The series of Khelo Chess India tournaments in Bhopal is now gradually approaching its 100th edition, and as part of it, besides rapid and blitz, we are also organising FIDE classical events. Let us see how you can take part.
The main details of the tournament are included on this page. The total prize fund is one lakh rupees, while the entry fee is 1,000 rupees. The tournament will run for 6 days, with double rounds on three days and a single round on three days, so that players get ample opportunity to rest and prepare.
Note: Please note that the final day's round has been moved to the morning and will now be played at 10 am.
The tournament will once again be held at the Sage International School campus on Kolar Road, Bhopal.
The games will be played in Khelo Chess India's air-conditioned hall.
The games on the top 4 boards will be broadcast live through DGT boards.
पंजीकृत खिलाड़ियों की सूची
Starting rank
No. | Name | FideID | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1980 | ||
2 | 1785 | ||
3 | 1743 | ||
4 | 1734 | ||
5 | 1670 | ||
6 | 1664 | ||
7 | 1591 | ||
8 | 1448 | ||
9 | 1406 | ||
10 | 0 | ||
11 | 0 | ||
12 | 0 | ||
13 | 0 | ||
14 | 0 | ||
15 | 0 | ||
16 | 0 | ||
17 | 0 | ||
18 | 0 | ||
19 | 0 | ||
20 | 0 | ||
21 | 0 | ||
22 | 0 |
94.0 Khelo Chess India Classical FIDE Rating Chess Tournament
All players are cordially invited!
📅 Dates: 17 to 22 October 2026 (6-day classical event)
📍 Venue: Khelo Chess India Club, Sage International School, Kolar Road, Bhopal
🔖 AICF Event Code: 502133/MP/2026
🏆 Total Prize Fund: ₹1,00,000
First: ₹25,000 + trophy
Second: ₹15,000 + trophy
Third: ₹10,000 + trophy
15 main prizes in total
Special prizes: Best Unrated, Senior (55+), Women, Bhopal and Khelo Chess player (3 prizes in each category, ₹1,000 each)
Medals for the top 3 in U7, U9, U11, U13, U15 (boys and girls)
⏱️ Format: FIDE Swiss System, 9 rounds
Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move (from move one)
Players' Meeting: 17 October, 4 pm | Round 1: 4:30 pm
Prize Distribution: 22 October, 3 pm
📺 Top 4 boards live via DGT boards on ChessBase, Lichess and Chess.com
💰 Entry Fee
GM, IM, WGM, WIM, FM and 2100+ rated: Free
2000 to 2099 rated: ₹500
All other players: ₹1,000
This fee applies until 10 October; after that, entries are accepted with a ₹500 late fee until 6 pm on 16 October. The fee is non-refundable.
How to Enter
Pay via UPI: 43893811503@sbi
Fill in the registration form: https://forms.gle/sK5NawskXXW5bQyP7
⚠️ AICF registration 2026-27 is mandatory for all Indian players:
Renewal: https://prs.aicf.in/player
New registration: https://prs.aicf.in/new-register
📞 Contact
Entries: Nitin Raghuvanshi – 91717 30387
Chief Arbiter: FA Ankur Singh Thakur – 87933 96302
Khelo Chess India Club – 90215 09976
Organisers: ChessBase India and Khelo Chess India Club
