Chess enthusiasts and aspiring FIDE-rated players have something exciting to look forward to! Rajam Chess Academy proudly announces the 1st RCA International FIDE Rating Below 1800 Chess Tournament – 2026, an officially recognized event that promises competitive games, professional standards, and an excellent playing atmosphere.
This tournament is specially designed for players aiming to improve their FIDE rating and gain valuable experience in an international-standard competition.
📅 Date: July 17th to 19th, 2026 (Three Days – Total 9 Rounds)
📍 Venue: Hall of Chess, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
💰 Entry Fee: ₹2,000
💰 Category: Below 1800
📅 Last date to entry : 15.07.2026
Organised By:
Rajam Chess Academy
This FIDE-rated tournament offers an excellent platform for players to test their skills, gain rating points, and experience top-level rapid play under professional conditions.
Category :
Below Rated 1800
💰 Prizes :-
Total Prize Fund: ₹6,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakh Only)
Total Number of Prizes: 800+ Prizes
The cash prizes will be awarded to top 5 players in RATING category of
> Unrated (top 5 cash Prizes)
> 1401-1500, (top 3 cash Prizes)
> 1501-1600, (top 3 cash Prizes)
Total Prize Fund:
₹6,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakh Only)
Under – 08 Under – 10 Under – 12 Under – 14 Youngest – Top 5 in each category.
Time Control : 30 Mins each + 30 Sec increment from move 1
Prizes
| Prizes | Open (Cash Prizes + Trophy) Trophy for all prizes |
| 1st | ₹ 25,000 |
| 2nd | ₹ 15,000 |
| 3rd | ₹ 12,000 |
| 4th | ₹ 10,000 |
| 5th | ₹ 8,500 |
| 6th | ₹ 8,000 |
| 7th | ₹ 7,000 |
| 8th | ₹ 6,500 |
| 9th | ₹ 6,000 |
| 10th | ₹ 5,500 |
| 11th | ₹ 5,000 |
| 12th | ₹ 4,500 |
| 13th | ₹ 4,000 |
| 14th-15th (Each) | ₹ 4,000 (Each) |
| 16th -20th (Each) | ₹ 4,000 |
| 21th – 25th (each) | ₹ 3,000 |
| 26th – 29th (each) | ₹ 2,500 |
Last Date for Registraiton :-.
Entry Fee: Till 15th July 2026
Contact Details :-
RAJASHREE MURALIDHARAN MAHALASKSHMI
MALLIKA NEERAJA BLOCK 102 RATHINAVEL JUSTICE PANDIAN ROAD MOGAPPAIR
CHENNAI 600 037,9884879661, .E-Mail: rajamchessacademy@gmail.com
Tournament Schedule :-
| Particulars | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Inaguration | 17-07-2025 I Friday | 9.00 AM |
| Round 1 | 17-07-2025 I Friday | 09.30 AM |
| Round 2 | 17-07-2025 I Friday | 01.30 PM |
| Round 3 | 17-07-2025 I Friday | 04.30 AM |
| Round 4 | 18-07-2025 I Saturday | 09.30 AM |
| Round 5 | 18-07-2025 I Saturday | 01.30 PM |
| Round 6 | 18-07-2025 I Saturday | 04.30 PM |
| Round 7 | 19-07-2025 I Sunday | 08.00 AM |
| Round 8 | 19-07-2025 I Sunday | 12.00 PM |
| Round 9 | 19-07-2025 I Sunday | 03.30 PM |
| Prize Distribution | 06.30 PM |
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