Yelagiri Hills 2nd Open FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament 2026

Get ready for an exciting chess championship in the scenic hills of Yelagiri!
The Yelagiri Hills 2nd Open FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 is officially announced under the aegis of TPTDCA, TNSCA & AICF, offering players a golden opportunity to compete in a top-tier rapid FIDE rated event.

Scheduled for 1st February 2026 (Sunday), this tournament combines competitive chess, a grand prize pool, and trophies, making it one of the most anticipated events of the year.

📅 Date: 1st Feb 2026
📍 Venue: Sacred Heart College, Kamarajar Arangam, Tirupattur, Tirupattur Distric
💰 Entry Fee: ₹1,000

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

♟️ 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. 2,00,000/-
The cash prizes will be awarded to top 5 players in RATING category of
> Unrated
> 1400-1550,
> 1551-1700,
> 1701-1851,
> 1851-2000,

Time Control : 10 Mins each + 5 Sec increment from move 1

Prizes

Last Date for Registraiton :-.
Entries close at 30 JAN 2026 –
RAPID: ₹1,000/-

Tournament Schedule :-

For Further Details Contact:

For Entries & Other Enquires, Call @
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