FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament

Quad Chess Academy & Friends Chess Club proudly invite chess players from across India and abroad to participate in the prestigious 1st International Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026. The tournament will be conducted under the aegis of AICF, TNSCA, and Coimbatore District Chess Association.

With a total prize fund of ₹2,00,000, 73 cash prizes, 160 trophies, and 233 total awards, this event promises intense competition and exciting rewards for players of all ages and rating categories.

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Tournament Details

Particulars	Details
Tournament	1st International Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026
Date	14 June 2026 (Sunday)
Organizer	Quad Chess Academy & Friends Chess Club
Format	FIDE Rated Rapid
AICF Event Code	479935/TN(R)/2026
TNSCA Event Code	RFR-05/CBE/26-27
CDCA Event Code	R-02/CBE/26-27
Time Control	10 Minutes + 2 Seconds Increment from Move 1
Chief Arbiter	IA Sandeep T
Total Prize Fund	₹2,00,000
Total Prizes	233
Cash Prizes	73
Trophies	160
Last Date for Entry	12 June 2026, 09:00 PM

Entry Fee Details

Category	Entry Fee
Early Bird Offer (Till 20 May 2026)	₹750
Regular Entry Fee	₹1000

Venue

Sri Kaumara Madalayam
Sreevatsa Global Village,
Chinnavedampatti,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – 641049

Distance from Important Locations

Location	Distance
Gandhipuram Bus Stand	7.5 KM
Coimbatore Railway Station	9.5 KM
Coimbatore Airport	10 KM
Singanallur Bus Stand	10 KM

Open Prize Category

Rank	Prize
1st	₹25,000 + Diamond Quad Pass
2nd	₹17,500 + Diamond Quad Pass
3rd	₹15,000 + Diamond Quad Pass
4th	₹12,000
5th	₹10,000
6th	₹7,000
7th	₹6,000
8th	₹4,500
9th	₹4,000
10th	₹3,500
11th	₹3,000
12th	₹2,700
13th	₹2,500
14th	₹2,250
15th	₹2,100
16th	₹1,800
17th – 20th	₹1,700 each
21st – 25th	₹1,500 each
26th – 30th	₹1,250 each

Rating Category Prizes

Unrated Players

Rank	Prize
1st	₹2,500 + Gold Quad Pass
2nd	₹2,000 + Gold Quad Pass
3rd	₹1,500
4th	₹1,300
5th	₹1,200
6th	₹1,200
7th	₹1,000
8th	₹1,000
9th	₹1,000
10th	₹1,000

Rating 1400 – 1499

Rank	Prize
1st	₹2,500 + Gold Quad Pass
2nd	₹2,000 + Gold Quad Pass
3rd	₹1,500
4th	₹1,300
5th	₹1,200
6th	₹1,200
7th	₹1,000
8th	₹1,000
9th	₹1,000
10th	₹1,000

Rating 1500 – 1599

Rank	Prize
1st	₹2,500 + Gold Quad Pass
2nd	₹2,000 + Gold Quad Pass
3rd	₹1,500
4th	₹1,300
5th	₹1,200
6th	₹1,200
7th	₹1,000
8th	₹1,000
9th	₹1,000
10th	₹1,000

Rating 1600 – 1699

Rank	Prize
1st	₹2,500 + Gold Quad Pass
2nd	₹2,000 + Gold Quad Pass
3rd	₹1,500
4th	₹1,300
5th	₹1,200
6th	₹1,200
7th	₹1,000
8th	₹1,000
9th	₹1,000
10th	–

Special Category Prizes

Category	1st Prize	2nd Prize
Best Woman	₹1,250 + Gold Quad Pass	₹1,000
Best Veteran	₹1,250 + Gold Quad Pass	₹1,000
Best Coimbatore Player	₹1,250 + Gold Quad Pass	₹1,000
Physically Challenged	₹1,250 + Gold Quad Pass	₹1,000

Trophy Categories

Total 80 Trophies – Coimbatore Players (Boys & Girls Separately)

• Under 8
• Under 10
• Under 12
• Under 15

Total 80 Trophies – Open Category (Boys & Girls Separately)

• Under 8
• Under 10
• Under 12
• Under 15

Top 10 players in each category will receive trophies.

Round Schedule

Round	Time
Round 1	10:00 AM
Round 2	11:00 AM
Round 3	11:45 AM
Round 4	12:30 PM
Round 5	01:30 PM
Round 6	02:15 PM
Round 7	03:00 PM
Round 8	03:45 PM
Round 9	04:30 PM
Prize Distribution	06:15 PM

Registration Requirements

Registration	Fee
AICF Registration 2026-27	₹300
TNSCA Registration 2026-27	₹150
Coimbatore District Registration	₹75

Important Rules

• Tournament is open to all players irrespective of age, gender, or rating.
• Valid FIDE ID is mandatory.
• FIDE Fair Play Regulations will be followed.
• Tie-break system: Buchholz Cut-1, Buchholz, Sonneborn Berger, Direct Encounter, Greater Number of Wins.
• Prizes will not be shared.
• Players can win only one prize, whichever is higher.
• Wrist watches are prohibited inside the playing hall.
• E-Certificates will be provided to all participants.
• Accommodation available on prior booking (Dormitory Basis).

Contact Information

Name	Mobile
Deepan Raj S V	8428164212
Deepa Sree S	8870368686
Mukhesh C	9629900833
Tamilarasan B	9944805708

Registration Links

Players may register through:

• www.quadchessacademy.com
• www.chessfee.com
• www.circlechess.com
• www.chessmii.com
• www.bookmyfee.com
• www.easypaychess.com
• www.signinchess.com
• www.ticket360.co.in
• www.chessentry.com

Register early and be part of one of the biggest rapid chess events in Coimbatore with a prize fund of ₹2 Lakhs and 233 awards waiting to be claimed.

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