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MEPCO Sports Academy 1st International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 2026

📍 MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi – Virudhunagar Road, Tamil Nadu, India
MEPCO Sports Academy 1st International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 2026
🟢 Event Start Date
17 Jun 2026
Wednesday
⬛ Event End Date
21 Jun 2026
5 days
⏰ Last Registration Date
15 Jul 2026
Wednesday
♟ Tournament Information
CategoryFIDE-Classic
Time Control90 mins + 30 seconds
Duration5 days
StateTamil Nadu
Entry Fee₹2,250
OrganizerMEPCO Schlenk Engineering College & Sivakasi Chess Sparklers
ContactMobile No : 9843426884 Dr. S. Arivazhagan | Mr. N. Narendran Kamak
🏆 Prize Distribution
💵 Cash Prize 🏆 Awards
📋 About This Tournament

MEPCO Sports Academy proudly presents the 1st International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 2026 to be held at MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. This prestigious chess championship invites players from across India and international participants to compete in a professionally organized FIDE-rated chess event.

The tournament offers a massive total prize fund of Rs.5,00,000 with 175 prizes including trophies, cups, and category awards. Players from all rating categories including unrated players, district players, women players, veterans, and differently-abled players can participate and compete for attractive cash prizes.

This international chess event follows the latest FIDE rules and Swiss-system format with experienced arbiters and organizers ensuring fair and professional competition.

Tournament Highlights

  • International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament
  • Total Prize Fund: Rs.5,00,000
  • Total Prizes: 175
  • First Prize: Rs.70,000 + Trophy
  • Venue: MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi
  • Organized by MEPCO Sports Academy & Sivakasi Chess Sparklers
  • Swiss League Format
  • 9 Rounds Tournament
  • FIDE Rated Event
  • Attractive Category Prizes
  • District and Women Special Prizes
  • Veteran & Differently-Abled Player Awards

Tournament Venue Details

DetailsInformation
Tournament NameMEPCO Sports Academy 1st International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 2026
VenueMEPCO Schlenk Engineering College
LocationSivakasi – Virudhunagar Road
CitySivakasi
StateTamil Nadu
Pincode626005
Tournament Dates17 June 2026 to 21 June 2026
Event TypeInternational FIDE Rated Open Tournament
System of PlaySwiss System
Total Rounds9 Rounds
Time Control90 Minutes + 30 Seconds Increment
Default Time15 Minutes
AICF Event Code472436/TN/2026
TNSCA Approval NoRO-11/VNR/26-27

Entry Fee Details

Player CategoryEntry Fee
Rated Below 1799 & UnratedRs.2250
Rated Above 1800 & Virudhunagar District PlayersRs.2000
GM, IM, WGM & WIM PlayersFREE
Early Bird DiscountRs.250 Off before 06.06.2026

Main Prize Details

RankPrize Amount
1st PrizeRs.70,000 + Trophy
2nd PrizeRs.50,000 + Trophy
3rd PrizeRs.35,000 + Trophy
4th PrizeRs.20,000
5th PrizeRs.15,000
6th PrizeRs.13,000
7th PrizeRs.11,000
8th PrizeRs.10,000
9th PrizeRs.9,000
10th PrizeRs.8,000
11th PrizeRs.7,000
12th PrizeRs.6,000
13th PrizeRs.5,000
14th PrizeRs.4,000
15th PrizeRs.3,000
16th to 35th PrizeRs.2,500

Rating Category Prize Details

Rating CategoryRankPrize
Rating 1400-15991stRs.10,000 + Trophy
Rating 1400-15992ndRs.7,000 + Trophy
Rating 1400-15993rdRs.5,000 + Trophy
Rating 1400-15994thRs.4,000
Rating 1400-15995thRs.3,500
Rating 1400-15996thRs.3,000
Rating 1400-15997th-14thRs.2,500
Rating 1600-17991stRs.10,000 + Trophy
Rating 1600-17992ndRs.7,000 + Trophy
Rating 1600-17993rdRs.5,000 + Trophy
Rating 1600-17994thRs.4,000
Rating 1600-17995thRs.3,500
Rating 1600-17996thRs.3,000
Rating 1600-17997th-14thRs.2,500
Rating 1800-19991stRs.10,000 + Trophy
Rating 1800-19992ndRs.7,000 + Trophy
Rating 1800-19993rdRs.5,000 + Trophy
Rating 1800-19994thRs.4,000
Rating 1800-19995thRs.3,500

Unrated & District Prize Details

CategoryRankPrize
Unrated Players1stRs.5,000
Unrated Players2ndRs.4,000
Unrated Players3rdRs.3,500
Unrated Players4thRs.3,000
Unrated Players5thRs.2,500
Virudhunagar District1stRs.5,000
Virudhunagar District2ndRs.4,000
Virudhunagar District3rdRs.3,500
Virudhunagar District4thRs.3,000
Virudhunagar District5thRs.2,500

Special Prize Categories

CategoryPrize
Veteran PlayersRs.5,000 / Rs.3,500
Best Woman Player (Above 15)Rs.2,500
Best Differently Abled PlayerRs.2,500
Youngest Player of Tournament1 Cup

Age Category Prize Details

CategoryBoys OpenGirls OpenBoys (VNR District)Girls (VNR District)
Under 810 Cups5 Cups5 Cups3 Cups
Under 1010 Cups5 Cups5 Cups3 Cups
Under 1210 Cups5 Cups5 Cups3 Cups
Under 1510 Cups5 Cups5 Cups3 Cups

Rules & Regulations

RuleDetails
System of PlayLatest FIDE Rules & Swiss System
Number of Rounds9 Rounds
Time Control90 Minutes + 30 Seconds Increment
Tie BreakBuchholz, Sonneborn-Berger, Direct Encounter
Default Time15 Minutes
AICF RegistrationMandatory for all Indian Players
TNSCA RegistrationMandatory for Tamil Nadu Players

Registration Information

Players are requested to complete AICF and TNSCA registrations before participating in the tournament. Entries must be submitted on or before 13 June 2026 at 6:00 PM through approved chess registration platforms.

Organizing Committee

DesignationName
Tournament DirectorDr. S. Arivazhagan
Organizing SecretaryMr. N. Narendran Kamak
OrganizersMEPCO Schlenk Engineering College & Sivakasi Chess Sparklers
Contact Number9843426884
Emailmepcosportsacademy@gmail.com

Why Participate in this Tamil Nadu Chess Tournament?

The MEPCO Sports Academy International FIDE Rated Chess Tournament is one of the leading chess tournaments in Tamil Nadu for 2026. With high prize money, professional arrangements, international-level competition, and category-based opportunities for junior and senior players, this event provides an excellent platform for improving FIDE ratings and gaining tournament experience.

Chess players from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and across India are expected to participate in this grand chess championship at Sivakasi.

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💳 Pay Here to Register

Online payment is not available for this event. Contact the organizer to register:

📞 Mobile No : 9843426884 Dr. S. Arivazhagan | Mr. N. Narendran Kamak

MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College & Sivakasi Chess Sparklers

📍 Venue & Location

MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi – Virudhunagar Road