Karur 1st FIDE CLASSIC Chess Tournament 2026
The Chess Federation for Physically Disabled (CFPD) proudly presents a prestigious Chess Tournament 2026, conducted with the support of recognized chess associations and hosted at a premium venue in Tamil Nadu. This inclusive event welcomes players from across the country, with special encouragement for Divyang (Differently Abled) players.
📅 Date: 11th February 2026 to 15th February 2026
(Five Days – Total 9 Rounds)
📍 Venue: M. Kumaraswamy College of Engineering,
Karur, Tamil Nadu
💰 Entry Fee: ₹600
💰 Category: OPEN
📅 Last date to entry : 08.02.2026
Organised By:
Chess Federation for Physically Disabled (CFPD)
Supported By:
Karur District Chess Association for Persons with Disabilities (KDCAPD)
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 :
OPEN
💰 Prizes :-
Total Prize Fund: ₹10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakh Only)
Total Number of Prizes: 800+ Prizes
Main Prizes: 500 Prizes
The cash prizes will be awarded to top 5 players in RATING category of
> Unrated (top 5 cash Prizes)
> 1401-1500, (top 5 cash Prizes)
> 1501-1600, (top 5 cash Prizes)
> 1601-1700, (top 5 cash Prizes)
> 1701-1799, (top 5 cash Prizes)
> 1801-1899, (top 5 cash Prizes)
> 1901-1999, (top 5 cash Prizes)
Total Prize Fund:
₹10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakh Only)
Total Number of Prizes:
800+ Prizes
Age 07 (10), Age 08 (10), Age 09 (10),Age 10 (10),Age 11 (10), Age 12 (10), Age 13 (10),
Age 14 (10),Age 15 (10), Age 16 (10)—-(Boys & Girls Separately) 500/-+ Trophy (200 Prizes)
Time Control : 90 Mins each + 30 Sec increment from move 1
Prizes
| Prizes | Open (Cash Prizes + Trophy) Trophy for all prizes |
| 1st | ₹ 50,000 |
| 2nd | ₹ 30,000 |
| 3rd | ₹ 20,000 |
| 4th | ₹ 15,000 |
| 5th | ₹ 13,000 |
| 6th | ₹ 10,000 |
| 7th | ₹ 10,000 |
| 8th | ₹ 8,500 |
| 9th | ₹ 8,500 |
| 10th | ₹ 8,500 |
| 11th | ₹ 7,500 |
| 12th | ₹ 7,500 |
| 13th | ₹ 7,500 |
| 14th-15th (Each) | ₹ 7,500 (Each) |
| 16th -20th (Each) | ₹ 6,500 |
| 21th – 25th (each) | ₹ 5,000 |
| 26th – 30th (each) | ₹ 4,000 |
31st – 35th: ₹3,500 each
36th – 40th: ₹3,000 each
41st – 50th: ₹2,000 each
51st – 60th: ₹1,800 each
61st – 70th: ₹1,500 each
71st – 80th: ₹1,300 each
81st – 100th: ₹1,000 each
101st – 150th: ₹850 each
151st – 300th: ₹750 each
301st – 500th: ₹600 each
Last Date for Registraiton :-.
Entry Fee: Till 10th January 2026-7600/-
17th to 31st January 2026 – 1100/-
Contact Details :-
Tournament Director: IA Anandh Babu VL, Secretary CFPD, FIDE IPCA Councilor
indianchesspd@gmail.com, parachessfederation@gmail.com
Tournament Schedule :-
| Particulars | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Inaguration | 11-02-2025 I Wednesday | 10.00 AM |
| Round 1 | 11-02-2025 I Wednesday | 10.30 AM |
| Round 2 | 11-02-2025 I Wednesday | 04.00 PM |
| Round 3 | 12-02-2025 I Thursday | 09.30 AM |
| Round 4 | 12-02-2025 I Thursday | 03.00 PM |
| Round 5 | 13-02-2025 I Friday | 09.30 AM |
| Round 6 | 13-02-2025 I Friday | 03.00 PM |
| Round 7 | 14-02-2025 I Saturday | 09.30 AM |
| Round 8 | 14-02-2025 I Saturday | 03.00 PM |
| Round 9 | 15-02-2025 I Sunday | 09.00 AM |
| Prize Distribution | 03.00 PM |
More Detail / Prospectus Download :
Results may be available above or from the organizer.
M.Kumaraswamy College of Engineering, Karur