MEPCO Sports Academy 1st International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 2026
📍 MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi – Virudhunagar Road, Tamil Nadu, India
🟢 Event Start Date
17 Jun 2026
Wednesday
⬛ Event End Date
21 Jun 2026
5 days
⏰ Last Registration Date
15 Jul 2026
Registrations Closed
♟ Tournament Information
CategoryFIDE-Classic
Time Control90 mins + 30 seconds
Duration5 days
StateTamil Nadu
Entry Fee₹2,250
OrganizerMEPCO Schlenk Engineering College & Sivakasi Chess Sparklers
ContactMobile No : 9843426884 Dr. S. Arivazhagan | Mr. N. Narendran Kamak
🏆 Prize Distribution
💵 Cash Prize🏆 Awards
📋 About This Tournament
MEPCO Sports Academy proudly presents the 1st International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 2026 to be held at MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. This prestigious chess championship invites players from across India and international participants to compete in a professionally organized FIDE-rated chess event.
The tournament offers a massive total prize fund of Rs.5,00,000 with 175 prizes including trophies, cups, and category awards. Players from all rating categories including unrated players, district players, women players, veterans, and differently-abled players can participate and compete for attractive cash prizes.
This international chess event follows the latest FIDE rules and Swiss-system format with experienced arbiters and organizers ensuring fair and professional competition.
Organized by MEPCO Sports Academy & Sivakasi Chess Sparklers
Swiss League Format
9 Rounds Tournament
FIDE Rated Event
Attractive Category Prizes
District and Women Special Prizes
Veteran & Differently-Abled Player Awards
Tournament Venue Details
Details
Information
Tournament Name
MEPCO Sports Academy 1st International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 2026
Venue
MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College
Location
Sivakasi – Virudhunagar Road
City
Sivakasi
State
Tamil Nadu
Pincode
626005
Tournament Dates
17 June 2026 to 21 June 2026
Event Type
International FIDE Rated Open Tournament
System of Play
Swiss System
Total Rounds
9 Rounds
Time Control
90 Minutes + 30 Seconds Increment
Default Time
15 Minutes
AICF Event Code
472436/TN/2026
TNSCA Approval No
RO-11/VNR/26-27
Entry Fee Details
Player Category
Entry Fee
Rated Below 1799 & Unrated
Rs.2250
Rated Above 1800 & Virudhunagar District Players
Rs.2000
GM, IM, WGM & WIM Players
FREE
Early Bird Discount
Rs.250 Off before 06.06.2026
Main Prize Details
Rank
Prize Amount
1st Prize
Rs.70,000 + Trophy
2nd Prize
Rs.50,000 + Trophy
3rd Prize
Rs.35,000 + Trophy
4th Prize
Rs.20,000
5th Prize
Rs.15,000
6th Prize
Rs.13,000
7th Prize
Rs.11,000
8th Prize
Rs.10,000
9th Prize
Rs.9,000
10th Prize
Rs.8,000
11th Prize
Rs.7,000
12th Prize
Rs.6,000
13th Prize
Rs.5,000
14th Prize
Rs.4,000
15th Prize
Rs.3,000
16th to 35th Prize
Rs.2,500
Rating Category Prize Details
Rating Category
Rank
Prize
Rating 1400-1599
1st
Rs.10,000 + Trophy
Rating 1400-1599
2nd
Rs.7,000 + Trophy
Rating 1400-1599
3rd
Rs.5,000 + Trophy
Rating 1400-1599
4th
Rs.4,000
Rating 1400-1599
5th
Rs.3,500
Rating 1400-1599
6th
Rs.3,000
Rating 1400-1599
7th-14th
Rs.2,500
Rating 1600-1799
1st
Rs.10,000 + Trophy
Rating 1600-1799
2nd
Rs.7,000 + Trophy
Rating 1600-1799
3rd
Rs.5,000 + Trophy
Rating 1600-1799
4th
Rs.4,000
Rating 1600-1799
5th
Rs.3,500
Rating 1600-1799
6th
Rs.3,000
Rating 1600-1799
7th-14th
Rs.2,500
Rating 1800-1999
1st
Rs.10,000 + Trophy
Rating 1800-1999
2nd
Rs.7,000 + Trophy
Rating 1800-1999
3rd
Rs.5,000 + Trophy
Rating 1800-1999
4th
Rs.4,000
Rating 1800-1999
5th
Rs.3,500
Unrated & District Prize Details
Category
Rank
Prize
Unrated Players
1st
Rs.5,000
Unrated Players
2nd
Rs.4,000
Unrated Players
3rd
Rs.3,500
Unrated Players
4th
Rs.3,000
Unrated Players
5th
Rs.2,500
Virudhunagar District
1st
Rs.5,000
Virudhunagar District
2nd
Rs.4,000
Virudhunagar District
3rd
Rs.3,500
Virudhunagar District
4th
Rs.3,000
Virudhunagar District
5th
Rs.2,500
Special Prize Categories
Category
Prize
Veteran Players
Rs.5,000 / Rs.3,500
Best Woman Player (Above 15)
Rs.2,500
Best Differently Abled Player
Rs.2,500
Youngest Player of Tournament
1 Cup
Age Category Prize Details
Category
Boys Open
Girls Open
Boys (VNR District)
Girls (VNR District)
Under 8
10 Cups
5 Cups
5 Cups
3 Cups
Under 10
10 Cups
5 Cups
5 Cups
3 Cups
Under 12
10 Cups
5 Cups
5 Cups
3 Cups
Under 15
10 Cups
5 Cups
5 Cups
3 Cups
Rules & Regulations
Rule
Details
System of Play
Latest FIDE Rules & Swiss System
Number of Rounds
9 Rounds
Time Control
90 Minutes + 30 Seconds Increment
Tie Break
Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger, Direct Encounter
Default Time
15 Minutes
AICF Registration
Mandatory for all Indian Players
TNSCA Registration
Mandatory for Tamil Nadu Players
Registration Information
Players are requested to complete AICF and TNSCA registrations before participating in the tournament. Entries must be submitted on or before 13 June 2026 at 6:00 PM through approved chess registration platforms.
Organizing Committee
Designation
Name
Tournament Director
Dr. S. Arivazhagan
Organizing Secretary
Mr. N. Narendran Kamak
Organizers
MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College & Sivakasi Chess Sparklers
Why Participate in this Tamil Nadu Chess Tournament?
The MEPCO Sports Academy International FIDE Rated Chess Tournament is one of the leading chess tournaments in Tamil Nadu for 2026. With high prize money, professional arrangements, international-level competition, and category-based opportunities for junior and senior players, this event provides an excellent platform for improving FIDE ratings and gaining tournament experience.
Chess players from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and across India are expected to participate in this grand chess championship at Sivakasi.
