1st DANNE’S FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2026 Hyderabad – ₹11 Lakh Prize Fund | Register Now
♟️ Event Overview
The 1st DANNE’S All India Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2026 is one of the biggest upcoming chess events in Telangana, conducted under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation and Telangana State Chess Association.
With a massive ₹11,00,000 prize pool, this tournament is a golden opportunity for rated and unrated players across India.
📅 Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | 1st DANNE’S All India Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2026 |
| Event Code | 455608/TG/2026 |
| Dates | 30 April – 04 May 2026 |
| Location | Hyderabad |
| Venue | Saroor Nagar Indoor Stadium, Dilsukhnagar |
| Total Prize Fund | ₹11,00,000 |
| Rounds | 9 Rounds (Swiss System) |
| Time Control | 90 mins + 30 sec increment |
| Organizer | Danne’s Chess Academy |
💰 Entry Fee Details
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Players | ₹5,500 |
| GM / IM / WGM / WIM | FREE Entry |
| AICF Registration | ₹350 (Mandatory) |
| TGCA Registration | Free (for Telangana players) |
🏆 Prize Details
🔹 Open Category
| Rank | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | ₹1,00,000 |
| 2nd | ₹60,000 |
| 3rd | ₹40,000 |
| 4th | ₹20,000 |
| 5th | ₹20,000 |
| 6th – 10th | ₹10,000 |
| 11th – 20th | ₹8,000 |
| 21st – 30th | ₹7,000 |
🔹 Rating Category Prizes
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Unrated / 1400–1550 / 1551–1700 / 1701–1850 | |
| 1st | ₹10,000 |
| 2nd | ₹8,000 |
| 3rd–5th | ₹7,000 |
🔹 Age Category (Boys & Girls Separate)
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| U-7, U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15 | |
| 1st | ₹10,000 |
| 2nd | ₹8,000 |
| 3rd–5th | ₹7,000 |
🔹 Special Categories
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Best Youngest Player / Age Groups | ₹7,000 |
| Best Veteran (60+) | ₹7,000 |
| Best Woman | ₹7,000 |
| Best PHC | ₹7,000 |
📆 Tournament Schedule
| Date | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | Inauguration | 11:00 AM |
| 30 Apr | Round 1 | 02:00 PM |
| 01 May | Round 2 | 10:00 AM |
| 01 May | Round 3 | 03:00 PM |
| 02 May | Round 4 | 10:00 AM |
| 02 May | Round 5 | 03:00 PM |
| 03 May | Round 6 | 10:00 AM |
| 03 May | Round 7 | 03:00 PM |
| 04 May | Round 8 | 09:00 AM |
| 04 May | Round 9 | 02:00 PM |
| 04 May | Prize Distribution | 07:30 PM |
📌 How to Register
You can register online through the website, Pls check in the brochure :-
Payment Details:
- Account Name: Dannes Chess Academy (Pls check in the Brochure)
📲 After payment, share details (Name, FIDE ID, AICF ID, DOB, Mobile, Gender) via WhatsApp.
📞 Contact Details
- Tournament Director: A. Rajyalakshmi Ram
- 📱 6302022812 / 7981560955 / 8790449973
📍 Venue Location
- Saroor Nagar Indoor Stadium
- Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad
♟️ Rules & Format
- Follows latest FIDE rules
- Swiss system (9 rounds)
- Tie-break: Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger, etc.
- Walkover time: 30 minutes
- No electronic devices allowed
- Participation certificate for all players
🔎 More Chess Events in Telangana
If you’re looking for more chess tournaments in Hyderabad:
- Regular events are conducted in Hyderabad, Warangal, and Karimnagar
- Check official portals like Telangana Chess Association and AICF
- Weekend rapid & blitz tournaments are common in academies
Registration details not available. Please contact the organizer.
📞 Tournament Director: A. Rajyalakshmi Ram 📱 6302022812 / 7981560955 / 8790449973
Saroor Nagar Indoor Stadium, Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad