12th BBCF Below 1700 International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament
The 12th BBCF Below 1700 International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 2026 is one of the most exciting chess competitions for players under 1700 rating. The event will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Chennai and attracts talented chess players from across India.
This prestigious tournament is conducted under the guidelines of FIDE and AICF, ensuring official rating calculations and a professional tournament experience.
Players will compete for ₹7+ lakh cash prizes and 140 trophies, making it one of the biggest tournaments in the category.
Tournament Details
Event: 12th BBCF Below 1700 International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament
Location: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Chennai – 600003
Duration: 3 Days Tournament
ENTRY FEE: RS. 3,000/- EARLY BIRD OFFER RS.2,750/- UPTO MARCH 20TH
Chief Arbiter:
IA Ravikumar R
Prize Structure (Main Prizes)
The tournament offers large cash rewards along with trophies for the winners.
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st Prize | ₹40,000 + Trophy |
| 2nd Prize | ₹25,000 + Trophy |
| 3rd Prize | ₹18,000 + Trophy |
| 4th Prize | ₹12,000 + Trophy |
| 5th Prize | ₹11,000 + Trophy |
| 6th Prize | ₹10,000 + Trophy |
| 7th Prize | ₹10,000 + Trophy |
| 8th Prize | ₹10,000 + Trophy |
| 9th Prize | ₹10,000 + Trophy |
| 10th Prize | ₹10,000 + Trophy |
| 11th Prize | ₹7,000 + Trophy |
| 12th Prize | ₹6,000 + Trophy |
| 13th Prize | ₹5,000 + Trophy |
| 14th Prize | ₹5,000 + Trophy |
| 15th Prize | ₹4,000 + Trophy |
| 16th Prize | ₹4,000 + Trophy |
| 17th Prize | ₹3,500 + Trophy |
| 18th Prize | ₹3,500 + Trophy |
| 19th Prize | ₹3,500 + Trophy |
| 20th Prize | ₹3,000 + Trophy |
Rating Category Prizes
To encourage players across different rating levels, the tournament offers special prizes for rating categories.
Rating Category: 1400 – 1500
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | ₹20,000 |
| 2nd | ₹12,000 |
| 3rd | ₹10,000 |
| 4th | ₹6,000 |
| 5th | ₹5,000 |
| 6th | ₹4,000 |
| 7th – 10th | ₹3,500 |
| 11th – 15th | ₹3,000 |
Rating Category: 1501 – 1600
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | ₹20,000 |
| 2nd | ₹12,000 |
| 3rd | ₹10,000 |
| 4th | ₹6,000 |
| 5th | ₹5,000 |
| 6th | ₹4,000 |
| 7th – 10th | ₹3,500 |
| 11th – 15th | ₹3,000 |
Unrated Player Prizes
Unrated players also get excellent opportunities to win prizes.
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | ₹20,000 |
| 2nd | ₹12,000 |
| 3rd | ₹10,000 |
| 4th | ₹6,000 |
| 5th | ₹5,000 |
| 6th | ₹4,000 |
| 7th – 10th | ₹3,500 |
| 11th – 15th | ₹3,000 |
Special Prize Category
Physically Challenged Players
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | ₹4,000 |
| 2nd | ₹3,500 |
| 3rd | ₹3,000 |
| 4th | ₹3,000 |
| 5th | ₹3,000 |
Why Participate in This Tournament?
✔ Official FIDE Rated Tournament
✔ ₹7+ Lakhs Total Prize Fund
✔ 140 Cash Prizes & Trophies
✔ Strong competition from rated players
✔ Professional arbiters and fair play
This tournament is a great opportunity for players to improve their FIDE rating and gain tournament experience.
Chess Tournament Venue
Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium
Periamet, Chennai – 600003
The venue offers a professional playing environment suitable for national-level chess competitions.
More Details :-
BALAJI – Secretary BBCF | +917667006464
JANANIJ Secretary BBCF | +919790900207
Online payment is not available for this event. Contact the organizer to register:
📞 BALAJI - Secretary BBCF | +917667006464 JANANIJ Secretary BBCF | +919790900207
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