VIYUGAM International FIDE Rated Below 1600 Open Chess Tournament 2026 – Chennai

Chess players from across the country are invited to participate in the VIYUGAM International FIDE Rated Below 1600 Open Chess Tournament 2026, a prestigious three-day event organized by VIYUGAM Chess Academy. The tournament promises high-quality competition, excellent organization, and attractive rewards for emerging talents.

💰 Massive Prize Fund of ₹6,00,000

📅 Date: Jan 16th to 18th, 2026
📍 Venue: Jawaharlala Nehru Stadium, Periampet, Chennai
💰 Entry Fee: ₹3,000
💰 Category: FIDE Rated BELOW 1800
📅 Last date to entry : 14.01.2026

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 :
FIDE Rated BELOW 1800

Prizes :-
Total Prize Amount – Rs. 6,00,000/-
The cash prizes will be awarded to top 5 players in RATING category of
> Unrated (top 10 cash Prizes)
> 1401-1500, (top 10 cash Prizes)
> Best Veteran & Women (Each 5 Prizes)
> Top 5 in Boys & Girls in Under 07, 09, 11, 13, 15 will get Trophies

Time Control : 30 Mins each + 30 Sec increment from move 3

Prizes

Last Date for Registraiton :-.
Entries close at 14 Jan 2026 –
RAPID: ₹3,000/-

Contact Details :-

Mr. Lokesh N – 9500473599
Mr. Sourav – 9942792888 | viyugamhosur@gmail.com

Hotels Near :-

Boarding & Lodging: Players responsibility. Canteen facility is available at the venue
All players, participants and parents have to do their own arrangements.
Organiser cannot provide any kind of accommodation.

Tournament Schedule :-

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