II Khelo Chess India FIDE Classical Rating Tournament 2026

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

🎖️ 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

📝 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.