Chess enthusiasts, get ready for an electrifying battle of minds! The International FIDE Open Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026 is all set to take place in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, bringing together talented players from across the country and beyond for a high-stakes rapid chess showdown.
Organised by the NRG Kurnool District Nandyal Youth Chess Academy, this prestigious event is conducted under the aegis of FIDE, Andhra Chess Association, and Nandyala District Chess Association, ensuring top-class standards and international recognition.
♟️ Tournament Highlights
- Tournament Name: International FIDE Open Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026
- Event Code: 456217/AP(R)/2026
- Format: FIDE-Rated Rapid Chess
- Total Cash Prize: ₹3,00,000
- Cash Prizes: 108
- Trophies: 150
- Medals: 100
This tournament offers an excellent opportunity for players to improve their FIDE rapid ratings while competing for attractive cash prizes, trophies, and medals.
🏅 Prizes & Awards
- 💰 Total Cash Prize Pool: ₹3,00,000
- 🏆 Trophies: 150
- 🥇 Medals: 100
- 💸 Cash Prizes: 108 winners
With a wide distribution of prizes, players across all rating categories stand a strong chance of winning.
📝 Registration Details
- Entry Fee: ₹1,500
- Last Date for Registration: 15th February 2026
- Late Fee: ₹300
- Late Registration Deadline: 19th February 2026 (7:00 PM)
Early registration is highly recommended to avoid late fees and ensure participation.
📍 Venue Details
Sri Ramakrishna Degree & PG College
SBI Colony,
Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh
The venue offers a comfortable and professional environment, ideal for hosting an international-level chess tournament.
♟️ Category
OPEN
♟️ Tournament Format
- Type: Rapid FIDE Rated Open Tournament
- Total Rounds: 9 Rounds (Swiss format)
- Default Time:
- 10 minutes
- Players must be seated at the board within 10 minutes of the round start.
Prizes :-
Total Prize Amount – Rs. 3,00,000/-
Time Control : 10 Mins each + 5 Sec increment from move 1
Prizes
| Prizes | Open |
| 1st | ₹ 30,000/- + Trophy |
| 2nd | ₹ 20,000 + Trophy |
| 3rd | ₹ 15,000 + Trophy |
| 4th | ₹ 10,000 |
| 5th | ₹ 8,000 |
| 6th | ₹ 6,000 |
| 7th | ₹ 5,000 |
| 8th | ₹ 4,000 |
| 9th | ₹ 3,000 |
| 10th | ₹ 2,500 |
| 11th | ₹ 2,500 |
| 12th | ₹ 2,500 |
| 13th – 15th | ₹ 2,500 |
| 16th – 20th (Each) | ₹ 2,500 |
| 21th – 36th (Each) | ₹ 2,000 |
| 37th – 45th (Each) | ₹ 1,500 |
Last Date for Registraiton :-.
Entries close at 19 Feb 2026 –
CATEGORY PRIZES
U8,U10,U12,U16 BOYS & GIRLS EACH 10 PRIZES (Top 3 Cash Prizes + 7 Trophy in Each category)
Top 7 Cash Prizes prizes for UnRated, Best Veteran, Best Women, Best PHC, Best Nandyal, Best Club
Rated (1400 – 1599), (1600 to 1799), (1800 to 1999) – For Each Category.
1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th-7th Place
₹2,500/ | ₹2,000/- | ₹1,500/- | Trophy Trophy Trophy Trophy
Tournament Schedule :-
| Particulars | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Inaguration | 21-02-2026 I Saturday | 08.30 AM |
| Round 1 | 21-02-2026 I Saturday | 11.00 AM |
| Round 2 | 21-02-2026 I Saturday | 12.30 PM |
| Round 3 | 21-02-2026 I Saturday | 02.30 PM |
| Round 4 | 21-02-2026 I Saturday | 04.30 PM |
| Round 5 | 22-02-2026 I Sunday | 09.00 AM |
| Round 6 | 22-02-2026 I Sunday | 10.30 PM |
| Round 7 | 22-02-2026 I Sunday | 12.00 PM |
| Round 8 | 22-02-2026 I Sunday | 02.00 PM |
| Round 9 | 22-02-2026 I Sunday | 03.30 PM |
| PD | 22-02-2026 I Sunday | 06.00 PM |
For Further Details Contact:
G. Rama Subba Reddy. 9010451585. (For Telugu)
S Abdul Nabi 9666725719 (For Telugu, Hindi English)
K Naga Srinish 9573661799 (For Telugu, English)
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