II Khelo Chess India FIDE Classical Rating Tournament 2026
📍 Sage International School, Near Giridhar Parisar, 80 ft Road, Khasara No. 94, 1, Kolar Rd, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462039, Madhya Pradesh, India
🟢 Event Start Date
23 Mar 2026
Monday
⬛ Event End Date
31 Mar 2026
9 days
⏰ Last Registration Date
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♟ Tournament Information
CategoryFIDE-Classic
Time Control90min + 30Sec
Duration9 days
StateMadhya Pradesh
Entry Fee₹1,770
OrganizerChessBase India & Khelo Chess India Club
ContactNitin Raghuvanshi ( Entry Head ) - 9171730387 Devansh Singh ( Media & Logistics Head ) - 9109855711 FA - Ankur Singh Thakur Chief Arbiter - 8793396302
🏆 Prize Distribution
💵 Cash Prize🏆 Awards
📋 About This Tournament
The II Khelo Chess India FIDE Classical Rating Tournament 2026 is a prestigious classical chess event organized by ChessBase India & Khelo Chess India Club under the aegis of FIDE, AICF, and MP Ad-Hoc Committee.
This 9-day classical tournament offers players an opportunity to compete in a professional environment with a total prize fund of ₹1,50,000 and FIDE rating opportunities.
📍 Tournament Venue
Venue: Sage International School, Kolar Road, Bhopal
Event Dates: 23 March – 31 March 2026
Format: One Round Per Day Classical Event
Total Players: Limited to 128 participants
The single-round-per-day format ensures players maintain peak concentration and performance, aligning with international classical chess standards.
🏆 Prize Fund & Awards
💰 Main Prize Distribution
Position
Prize
1st
₹35,000 + Trophy
2nd
₹20,000 + Trophy
3rd
₹15,000 + Trophy
4th
₹10,000
5th
₹7,000
6th
₹5,000
7th – 10th
₹2,500 each
11th – 20th
₹1,500 each
🎖️ Category Prizes (₹1,500 Each)
Best 3 Unrated Players
Best 3 Senior 55+ Players
Best 3 Female Players
Best 3 Under-1500 Rated
Best 3 Under-1600 Rated
Best 3 Bhopal Players
Best 4 Khelo Chess Players
🥇 Junior Medals
Medals for Top 3 in:
Under-7
Under-9
Under-11
Under-13
Under-15 (Boys & Girls)
⭐ Special Awards
Best Under-10 Boy: Autographed Chessboard by World Champion D. Gukesh
Two Best Under-15 Girls: Autographed Photo by Koneru Humpy
📅 Tournament Schedule
Date
Round / Event
Time
23 March 2026
Players Meeting
4:30 PM
23 March 2026
Round 1
5:00 PM
24 March 2026
Round 2
5:00 PM
25 March 2026
Round 3
5:00 PM
26 March 2026
Round 4
5:00 PM
27 March 2026
Round 5
5:00 PM
28 March 2026
Round 6
5:00 PM
29 March 2026
Round 7
5:00 PM
30 March 2026
Round 8
5:00 PM
31 March 2026
Round 9
10:00 AM
31 March 2026
Prize Distribution
3:00 PM
📝 Entry Fees & Registration
GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs – Free Entry
All Players – ₹1,770 (₹1500 + GST)
Late Fee – ₹500 after 10 March 2026
Registration Closing – 22 March 2026, 6 PM
Note: Entry fees are non-refundable.
♟️ Tournament Format & Rules
System: FIDE Swiss System (9 Rounds)
Time Control: 90 Minutes + 30 Seconds Increment
Eligibility: Open to All Players
AICF Registration: Mandatory for Indian Players
Tie-Breaks: Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz, Sonneborn Berger, Direct Encounter, Number of Wins
Electronic devices and watches are not allowed in the playing area.
📞 Contact & Registration Details
Entry Head: Nitin Raghuvanshi – 9171730387
Media & Logistics: Devansh Singh – 9109855711
Chief Arbiter: FA Ankur Singh Thakur – 8793396302
Khelo Chess Club: 9021509976
Emergency Contact: Gurmeet Singh – 9424402085
🏨 Accommodation Near Venue
Hotel Bonsai – 1.5 KM
Hotel Amogh Palace – 1 KM
Hotel Taste of Temple – 1.2 KM
Participants should contact hotels directly for booking and payments.