Christ School CICSE 1st International FIDE RATED Rapid Chess Tournament 2026
📍 Christ School CICSE, Dharmaram College Road, S.G. Palaya, Bangaluru, Tamil Nadu, India
🟢 Event Start Date
14 Mar 2026
Saturday
⬛ Event End Date
14 Mar 2026
1 day
⏰ Last Registration Date
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♟ Tournament Information
CategoryFIDE-Rapid
Time Control10 mins + 05 seconds
Duration1 day
StateTamil Nadu
Entry Fee₹1,000
OrganizerChrist School CICSE
ContactIA B. Arasu 8884313656 FA Subha Priya 9894766670 IA S. Ganesh Babu 9944564728 SNA Mr. C. Prem Kumar 8870090250
🏆 Prize Distribution
💵 Cash Prize🏆 Awards🎁 Gifts
📋 About This Tournament
Chess enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting FIDE-rated rapid tournament set to take place on March 14, 2026 at CHRIST School, Bengaluru. This prestigious event, conducted under the regulations of FIDE, promises high-level competition, attractive cash prizes, and a professionally organized tournament environment.
Whether you’re an aspiring young player or an experienced rated competitor, this rapid event is an excellent opportunity to gain rating points and compete against strong opponents in Bengaluru.
📅 Event Details
Event Name: FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Format: Rapid (FIDE Rated)
Eligibility: Open to all FIDE-rated and unrated players (subject to registration norms)
Total Rounds: Swiss System Format
📍 Venue Information
CHRIST School Campus Bangalore, Karnataka
The venue offers:
Spacious playing hall
Professional chess tournament setup
Comfortable seating
Refreshment facilities nearby
Easy city access
Players are requested to report at least 45 minutes before Round 1 for verification and pairing confirmation.
🥇 Main Prize Category
Rank
Prize Amount (₹)
1st
₹25,000
2nd
₹20,000
3rd
₹15,000
4th
₹12,500
5th
₹10,000
6th
₹7,500
7th
₹6,000
8th
₹5,000
9th
₹4,000
10th
₹3,500
11th
₹3,000
12th
₹3,000
13th
₹2,500
14th
₹2,500
15th
₹2,500
16th
₹2,000
17th
₹2,000
18th
₹1,500
19th
₹1,500
20th
₹1,500
21st
₹1,500
22nd
₹1,250
23rd
₹1,250
24th
₹1,000
25th
₹1,000
🎖 Best Unrated Category
Rank
Prize Amount (₹)
1st
₹3,000
2nd
₹2,500
3rd
₹2,000
4th
₹1,500
5th
₹1,000
📊 Rating Category: 1400 – 1500
Rank
Prize Amount (₹)
1st
₹3,000
2nd
₹2,500
3rd
₹2,000
4th
₹1,500
5th
₹1,000
📊 Rating Category: 1501 – 1600
Rank
Prize Amount (₹)
1st
₹3,000
2nd
₹2,500
3rd
₹2,000
4th
₹1,500
5th
₹1,000
📊 Rating Category: 1601 – 1700
Rank
Prize Amount (₹)
1st
₹3,000
2nd
₹2,500
3rd
₹2,000
4th
₹1,500
5th
₹1,000
📊 Rating Category: 1701 – 1800
Rank
Prize Amount (₹)
1st
₹3,000
2nd
₹2,500
3rd
₹2,000
4th
₹1,500
5th
₹1,000
👩 Women (18+ Category)
Rank
Prize Amount (₹)
1st
₹2,000
2nd
₹1,500
3rd
₹1,000
👴 Veteran (55+ Category)
Rank
Prize Amount (₹)
1st
₹2,000
2nd
₹1,500
3rd
₹1,000
🥇 Special Awards (If Applicable)
Award Type
Prize
Youngest Participant
Trophy
Best Local Player
Trophy
Fair Play Award
Trophy
🏆 Prize Collection Guidelines
Winners must collect prizes at the venue during the Prize Distribution Ceremony only.
Prizes will not be given later.
No substitute or third person is allowed to collect prizes.
The concerned player must collect their own prize.
🕒 Tournament Round Timings
Round
Time
1st Round
09:00 A.M
2nd Round
10:00 A.M
3rd Round
11:00 A.M
4th Round
12:00 Noon
5th Round
01:30 P.M
6th Round
02:30 P.M
7th Round
03:30 P.M
8th Round
04:30 P.M
9th Round
05:30 P.M
Prize Distribution (PD)
06:30 P.M
📢 Important Information
Reporting Time: 08:30 A.M
E-Certificate: Provided to all participants
Players must be seated before the round start time.
