The FCAS FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 is a prestigious rapid chess event open to players from all districts and states. Conducted under official FIDE rapid regulations, the tournament promises strong competition and an attractive prize pool.
Payment screenshot and player details must be sent to +91 70125 88263 (Joan Flower)
Spot entries will NOT be accepted.
💰 Complete Prize Structure
🥇 Main Category Prizes
Rank
Prize Amount
1st
₹25,000
2nd
₹15,000
3rd
₹10,000
4th
₹8,000
5th
₹6,000
6th
₹5,000
7th–13th
₹4,000 each
14th–20th
₹3,000 each
🥇 Rating Category – Below 1700
Rank
Prize Amount
1st
₹15,000
2nd
₹10,000
3rd
₹8,000
4th
₹6,000
5th
₹5,000
6th–7th
₹4,000
8th–15th
₹3,000 each
🥇 Rating Category – Below 1500
Rank
Prize Amount
1st
₹10,000
2nd
₹7,000
3rd
₹5,000
4th
₹4,000
5th–15th
₹3,000 each
👦 Under 15 Category
Rank
Prize Amount
1st
₹10,000
2nd
₹7,000
3rd
₹5,000
4th
₹4,000
5th–15th
₹3,000 each
👦 Under 10 Category
Rank
Prize Amount
1st
₹10,000
2nd
₹7,000
3rd
₹5,000
4th
₹4,000
5th–15th
₹3,000 each
♟️ Unrated Category
Rank
Prize Amount
1st
₹5,000
2nd
₹4,000
3rd
₹3,000
4th
₹3,000
👴 Veteran (Above 60 Years)
Rank
Prize Amount
1st
₹5,000
2nd
₹3,000
🏆 Special Awards
Best Thrissur Player – ₹5,000
Trophies for Top 2 Academies (Minimum 15 Participants)
🕒 Tournament Schedule
Event
Time
Reporting Time
09:00 AM
Inauguration
09:15 AM
Player’s Meet
09:45 AM
Round 1
10:00 AM
Round 2
10:50 AM
Round 3
11:30 AM
Round 4
12:20 PM
Lunch Break
After Round 4
Round 5
01:45 PM
Round 6
02:30 PM
Round 7
03:15 PM
Round 8
04:00 PM
Round 9
04:45 PM
Prize Distribution
06:00 PM
👨⚖️ Officials
Tournament Director: FA Vipin Vijayan (President of CAT)
Chief Arbiter: IA Jismon Mathew
Organizing Secretary: SNA Prasad Subramanian
📞 Contact & Enquiry Details
Joan Flower – +91 70125 88263 (Tamil, Hindi, English)
Santra – +91 79078 05192
Vipin Vijayan – +91 96059 93399
Prasad Subramanian – +91 75588 21061
📋 Rules & Important Information
Swiss System will be followed as per FIDE Rapid Regulations.
AICF Registration & AICF ID are compulsory for all Indian players.
Kerala players must have CAK registration.
Tie-break rules include Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz, Sonneborn Berger, Direct Encounter, and Number of Wins.
Electronic device issues may result in game loss.
Organizer reserves the right to admit or reject entries.
Prize money above ₹10,000 will be transferred within 7 working days.
Accommodation and travel arrangements must be managed by participants.
Disclaimer :- Participants are advised to verify details from the official brochure or organizing committee before registering. Tournament schedules, prize structures, or rules may be subject to change at the discretion of the organizers.
