Thiruvarur FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament 2026
Rapid Chess Tournament
The Thiruvarur FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 is one of the biggest upcoming chess events near Chennai and Tamil Nadu, offering a massive ₹2,00,000 prize pool.
Organized by SS Chess Academy, Thiruvarur, this international open tournament invites players from across India and beyond to compete in a professionally rated event.
📅 Event Details
- Event Name: Thiruvarur FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament
- Date: Sunday, 26 April 2026
- Format: Rapid (FIDE Rated)
- Total Rounds: 9
- Time Control: 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment
- Entry Fee: ₹1,000
- Free Entry: GM, IM, WGM, WIM
📍 Venue Details
- Venue: Mangal Varadhar A/C Marriage Hall
- Location: Kattur, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
👉 Easily accessible for players coming from Chennai, Trichy, Nagapattinam, and Thanjavur
🏆 Prize Details (₹2,00,000 Total)
🥇 Main Prizes
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | ₹20,000 | 11th | ₹3,000 | 21st | ₹1,000 |
| 2nd | ₹15,000 | 12th | ₹3,000 | 22nd | ₹1,000 |
| 3rd | ₹10,000 | 13th | ₹3,000 | 23rd | ₹1,000 |
| 4th | ₹8,000 | 14th | ₹3,000 | 24th | ₹1,000 |
| 5th | ₹8,000 | 15th | ₹3,000 | 25th | ₹1,000 |
| 6th | ₹6,000 | 16th | ₹2,000 | 26th | ₹1,000 |
| 7th | ₹6,000 | 17th | ₹2,000 | 27th | ₹1,000 |
| 8th | ₹4,000 | 18th | ₹2,000 | 28th | ₹1,000 |
| 9th | ₹4,000 | 19th | ₹2,000 | 29th | ₹1,000 |
| 10th | ₹4,000 | 20th | ₹2,000 | 30th | ₹1,000 |
🎯 Category Prizes
⭐ Rating Categories
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1701–1850 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 1500–1700 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 1400–1499 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
🏅 Special Categories
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Thiruvarur Player | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Best Unrated | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Best Disabled | ₹5,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 |
| Best Women | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | – | – |
| Senior (55+) | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | – | – |
🏆 Age Category (Cups)
- Under 07 – 10 Cups
- Under 09 – 10 Cups
- Under 11 – 10 Cups
- Under 13 – 10 Cups
⏰ Tournament Schedule
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Inauguration | 08:30 AM |
| Round 1 | 09:30 AM |
| Round 2 | 10:30 AM |
| Round 3 | 11:30 AM |
| Round 4 | 12:30 PM |
| Round 5 | 02:00 PM |
| Round 6 | 03:00 PM |
| Round 7 | 04:00 PM |
| Round 8 | 05:00 PM |
| Round 9 | 06:00 PM |
| Prize Distribution | 07:30 PM |
📝 Registration Details
- AICF Registration: Mandatory
- TNSCA Registration: Mandatory for Tamil Nadu players
- Last Date: 24 April 2026 (04:00 PM)
📞 Contact Details
- Saravanan N (Secretary): 96880 06007
- Amalan: 99445 70585
- Elayaraja Parthiban: 98654 66683
📌 Important Rules
- Swiss System – 9 Rounds
- FIDE Rules Applicable
- Default Time: 15 Minutes
- Tie-break: Buchholz System
- No wrist watches allowed
🍽️ Note
Players must make their own food and accommodation arrangements.
🚀 Why You Should Participate
- FIDE Rated Event
- Huge Prize Pool (₹2 Lakhs)
- Ideal for Chennai & TN players
- Strong competition
- Professional organization
Chess Tournaments in Chennai
If you are searching for chess tournaments in Chennai or nearby districts, this Thiruvarur FIDE event is one of the best opportunities in 2026. Located within reachable distance from Chennai, this tournament attracts top-rated players and emerging talents, making it a must-play event for competitive chess enthusiasts in Tamil Nadu.
Results may be available above or from the organizer.
Mangal Varadhar A/C Marriage Hall, Kattur, Thiruvarur