2nd Siliguri FIDE Rated Classical Tournament 2026 to Take Place from 11th to 16th August
The Siliguri Chess Guardian’s Club (SCGC) is set to host the 2nd Siliguri International FIDE Rated Classical Chess Tournament 2026 from 11th August to 16th August 2026 at the air-conditioned Shilpanchal Bhawan, Burdwan Road, Siliguri, West Bengal. Building on the success of its inaugural 2025 edition, SCGC is organizing this year's event on an even grander scale, inviting several Grandmasters and International Masters to compete. Register Fast!!
Key Tournament Highlights
Total Prize Fund: ₹4,50,000
First Prize: ₹80,000 + Trophy
Second Prize: ₹60,000 + Trophy
Third Prize: ₹40,000 + Trophy
System of Play: 10 Rounds, FIDE Swiss System
Time Control: 90 minutes + 30-second increment per move starting from move 1
Grandmasters & Titled Players: Entry is FREE for GMs, IMs, WGMs, and WIMs.
Chief Arbiter: IA Asit Baran Choudhury
Prize Structure
📝 Registration & Entry Details
Early Bird Entry Fee: ₹3,100 (Valid up to 15th July 2026)
Late Entry Fee: ₹3,500 (From 16th July 2026 to 10th August 2026)
Free Entry: GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs
Contact Persons:
Registration Enquiries: Mr. Sekhar Paul (+91 80723 35946)
Accommodation Enquiries: Mr. Siddharth Dhar (+91 70013 10296) / Er. Shib Sankar Roy (+91 97490 83046)
Catering Contact: Mr. Asit Paul (+91 98000 00499)
SCGC Secretary: Mr. Anikesh Baishya (+91 98323 81081)
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