Maharashtra Chess Tournaments
Upcoming Chess Tournaments in the Maharashtra
2025-2026
Maharashtra is a state in India that has a vibrant chess culture and community. Chess is a popular game in Maharashtra with many clubs, tournaments and competitions taking place throughout the state.
The Maharashtra Chess Association (MCA) is the governing body for chess in the state.The MCA organizes numerous tournaments and competitions for players of all ages and skill levels from local events to state and national championships.
It is affiliated with the All India Chess Federation (AICF). And is responsible for organizing chess tournaments, events and selecting players for state and national-level competitions.
Someshwar Open Rapid Chess Championship -2026
Tournament in Baner, Pune (Mah)
01st March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,00,000
Venue: Govind Garden Mangal Karyalay, Baner, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
1st SFCA Open Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Dombivali (E), Mumbai (Mah)
01st March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 44,500
Venue: Town Hall, Near Ganesh Temple, Lodha Casa Bella, Palava, Dombivali (E), Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Silver Pawn One Day Rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Nashik Road, Nashik (Mah)
01st March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 40,000/-
Venue: Jain Bhavan, Anand Nagar, Nashik Road, Nashik (Mah)
2nd Gandhi City Open One Day Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Wardha (Mah)
01st March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000/-
Venue: Shri. Sant Gadge Baba Smarak, Krushna Nagar, Near Hotel Utsav, Wardha (Mah)
Shiv Chhatrapati Trophy Open Rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Solapur (Mah)
01st March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000
Venue: Takalikar Mangal Karyalaya, Sindhu Vihar, Vijapur Road, Solapur (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Ganpati Chess Academy Open Rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Lanja, Ratnagiri Dt. (Mah)
01st March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 20,000
Venue: Trimurti Mangal Karyalay, Opp. ST Stand, Lanja, Ratnagiri Dt. (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Late Vijay Naikwadi Memorial One Day Rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Wai, Satara Dt. (Mah)
03rd March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 22,600
Venue: Gangotri Vittal Mandir, Raviwar Peth, Wai, Satara Dt. (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
ACCP and STJVP Friend Circle One Day Women Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Pathardi, Ahilyanagar Dt. (Mah)
08th March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Old Jain Sthanak, Main Road, Pathardi, Ahilyanagar Dt. (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
International Women’s Day Special Rapid Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Sinhgad Road, Pune (Mah)
08th March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 21,600/-
Venue: Abhiruchi mall, Shadwal Lawns, Terrace Level, Sinhgad Road, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Maharashtra State Under 17 Open and Girls Selection FIDE Rated Chess Championship -2025-26
Tournament in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Mah)
12th To 14th March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 36,000/-
Venue: Tirumala Mangal Karyalay, Pundlik Nagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Mah)
Women Day Special KBA’s 2nd Open & Age Category Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Pune (Mah)
15th March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Sinhgad Law College, Ambegaon, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
2nd Smaaash Junior Chess Master Age-Group Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Lower Parel, Mumbai (Mah)
15th March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 21,000/-
Venue: Smaash, Gate no.4, Trade view Bldg., Utopia City, Lower Parel, Mumbai (Mah)
7th Tarabai Shinde FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament
Tournament in Nerul, Navi Mumbai (Mah)
22nd March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,02,500/-
Venue: Agri Koli Sanskriti Bhavan, Palm Beach Road, Nerul, Sector 24, Navi Mumbai (Mah)
Ashtavinayak Group Below 1700 Non-Rating Open Rapid Tournament -2026
Tournament in Kandivali, Mumbai (Mah)
22nd March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,11,000/-
Venue: Swami Vivekanand International School, MG Cross Road No. 1, Kandivali, Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
1st SCC Rapid & Blitz Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Wakad, Pune (Mah)
22nd March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 42,500/-
Venue: Euro School, Bhumkar Chowk, Wakad, Pune (Mah)
1st Lokayat Trophy One Day Open & Age Category Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Kuruntwad, Kolhapur Dt. (Mah)
22nd March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 36,000/-
Venue: Jain Sanskrutik Bhavan, Kuruntwad, Kolhapur Dt. (Mah)
Vihaan Chess Academy 2nd One Day Open Rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Nanded (Mah)
22nd March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 23,800/-
Venue: Narayanrao Chavhan Law College, Library Hall, Nanded (Mah)
Dada Sawant Trophy-2026 One Day Open Chess Tournament
Tournament in Bhandup (West), Mumbai (Mah)
26th March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 42,000/-
Venue: Yashwant Sawant Vidyalaya, Utkarsh Nagar, Near Ashok Kedare Chowk, Bhandup (West), Mumbai (Mah)
All India Chess Masters Mumbai Fide Classical Tournament Season -3
Tournament in Pedder Road, Mumbai (Mah)
28th March To 02nd April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: Mumbai Chess Centre, Russian House, Pedder Road, IT Colony, Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
8 X 8 Chess Academy Ram Navami Two Days Classical & Blitz Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Kothrud, Pune (Mah)
28th To 29th March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 81,000/-
Venue: Gandhi Bhavan, Chaitanya Nagar, Kothrud, Pune (Mah)
Late Neminath Walvekar Memorial One Day Open Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Hupari, Kolhapur (Mah)
29th March 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Walvekar Hall, Hupari, Kolhapur Dt. (Mah)
6th Anjanibai Deshbhratar Open Rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Navi Mumbai (Mah)
05th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000/-
Venue: Agri Koli Sanskriti Bhavan, Palm Beach Rd, Nerul, Sector 24, Navi Mumbai (Mah)
Kurukshetra 2K26 One Day Open Rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Pune (Mah)
10th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 20,000/-
Venue: ISBM College of Engineering, Pashan Sus Rd., Nande, Pune (Mah)
Suraj FIDE Rapid Rating Open Chess Tournament
Tournament in MIDC Kupwad, Sangli (Mah)
12th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Navkrishna Valley Badminton Hall, MIDC Kupwad, Sangli (Mah)
In Memory Of Late Shri Siddhakaranji Riddhakaranji Kucheriya One Day Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Yavatmal (Mah)
12th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 35,000/-
Venue: Sandeep Mangalam, Yavatmal (Mah)
Built For Winners Chess Championship -2026
Tournament in Erandwane., Pune (Mah)
18th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 44,000/-
Venue: Reliance mall, Erandwane, Pune (Mah)
3rd JKs ECA All India Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Vadgaon Bk., Pune (Mah)
19th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: Gulmohor Banquets, Abhiruchi Mall, Sinhgad Rd, Vadgaon Bk., Pune (Mah)
1st Maverick FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Thane West (Mah)
19th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: New Horizon Scholars School, Kavesar, GB Road, Thane West (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Latthe Education Society’s Platinum Jubilee FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in MIDC Kupwad, Sangli (Mah)
19th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,00,000/-
Venue: Latthe Education Society’s Polytechnic, MIDC Kupwad, Sangli (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Aamdar Chashak Shrirampur Open Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Shrirampur, Ahilyanagar Dt. (Mah)
19th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 52,000/-
Venue: Gujrathi Mangal Karyalaya, Thatte Ground, Near, Shrirampur, Ahilyanagar Dt. (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Bhandara 1st G H Raisoni Memorial Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Tumsar, Bhandara Dt. (Mah)
19th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 40,000/-
Venue: Shakuntala Sabhagruha, Bhadara Road, Tumsar, Bhandara Dt. (Mah)
2nd Pune International Speed Chess FIDE Rapid & Blitz Rating Tournaments -2026
Tournament in Wakad, Pune (Mah)
25th To 26th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,50,000/- + 1,50,000/-
Venue: Euro School, Bhumkar Chowk, Wakad, Pune (Mah)
KK Chess Academy 1st Age Group & Below 1700 Non-Rating Open Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Kandivali West, Mumbai (Mah)
26th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,21,000/-
Venue: Swami Vivekanand International School, MG Cross Road No. 1, Kandivali West, Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
EKTA – Power of Youth and Unity Chess Championship -2026
Tournament in Bhandup West, Mumbai (Mah)
26th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: GS Shetty International School, Sangeetkar Sudhir Phadke Marg, Bhandup Village Rd., Bhandup West, Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
5th Empyrean Open & Age Category Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Bhandup Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Mah)
26th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 31,500/-
Venue: Empyrean School Plot No. 2, Sector 35g, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form Age Group :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Entry Form For Open :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Ajinkya Trophy One day Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Wai, Satara Dt. (Mah)
26th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Sathe Mangal Karyalay, Dharmpuri, Wai, Satara Dt. (Mah)
3rd KCA & Kumar Pacific Mall Pune Age Group Chess Rapid Tournament
Tournament in Near Swargate, Pune (Mah)
1st May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 51,000/-
Venue: Kumar Pacific Mall, Shankarshet Road, Near Swargate, Pune (Mah)
2nd RCPP Open Rapid & Blitz FIDE Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Kothrud, Pune (Mah)
02nd To 03rd May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: Gandhi Bhavan, Internal Rd, Chaitanya Nagar, Kothrud, Pune (Mah)
2nd Little Star Open One day rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Pusad (Mah)
03rd May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Smt.Vatsalabai Naik Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Pusad (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
64 Squares Chess Academy One day Open Chess Tournament
Tournament in Jaysingpur, Tal Shirol, Dt. Kolhapur (Mah)
03rd May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Sanmati Hall, Yashwant Hou. Soc., Jaysingpur, Tal Shirol, Dt. Kolhapur (Mah)
2nd Ramabai Ranade FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tournament
Tournament in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad (Mah)
04th To 09th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,01,750/-
Venue: Shree Siddhi Marriage Hall, Utkarsha Building, Sector 12, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad (Mah)
Navasacha Jaysingpurcha Raja Chashak Open & Under-14 Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Jaysingpur, Kolhapur Dt. (Mah)
05th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 29,200/-
Venue: Prajapita Bramhakumari, Galli No. 3, Jaysingpur, Kolhapur Dt. (Mah)
1st Maverick 5th Khannur FIDE Rated Open Classical Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Thane West (Mah)
10th To 15th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: New Horizon Scholars School, Kavesar, GB Road, Thane West (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Ileseum Club Open Classical Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Bavdhan, Pune (Mah)
08th To 10th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 65,000/-
Venue: GG International School, Near DSK Ranwara, Patil nagar, Bavdhan, Pune (Mah)
2nd Podar International Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Amravati (Mah)
10th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,50,000/-
Venue: Podar International School, Badnera Road, Amravati (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Hutatma Rajguru One Day Rapid Open & Age Category Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Rajgurunagar, Tal-Khed, Dist -Pune (Mah)
10th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 37,000/-
Venue: Anandi Anand Mangal Karyalay, Ganesh Chowk, Rajgurunagar, Tal-Khed, Dist -Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Maharashtra State FIDE Rating Under 19 Open and Girls Selection Chess Championship -2026
(State Selection For U-19 National Championship)
Tournament in Karve Road, Pune (Mah)
15th To 17th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 60,000/-
Venue: Ashwamedh Hall, KG Pawar Road, Erandwane, Karve Road, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://mcachess.in/Tournament_Registration/Registration/registration_form.php
1st Power Chess Academy All India Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Washim (Mah)
17th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Tirupati Lawn & Resorts, Risod Road, Washim (Mah)
Late Bharatbai Halkude Memorial LBHM FIDE Rating Chess Festival Pune -2026
(Open Classical, Blitz, Rapid & Below 1800)
Tournament in Undri, Pune (Mah)
18th To 26th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 32,22,111/-
Venue: Dhruv Global School, Abnave Nagar, Handewadi, Katraj Bypass Road, Undri, Pune (Mah)
All India Chess Masters –Season 4 Mumbai Classical Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Mumbai (Mah)
23rd To 28th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: Mumbai Chess Centre, Russian House, Pedder Road, IT Colony, Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
All India Open Motilalji Firodia Classical FIDE Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Ahilyanagar (Mah)
27th To 31st May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 5,01,000/-
Venue: Laxmi Narayan Mangal Karyalay, Tilak Road, Ahilyanagar (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Maharashtra State Under 7 Open and Girls Selection Chess Championship -2026
(State Selection For U-7 National Championship)
Tournament in Vadgaon Bk., Pune (Mah)
30th To 31st May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 22,200/-
Venue: Sinhgad College Of Engineering Campus, Vadgaon Bk., Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://mcachess.in/Tournament_Registration/Registration/registration_form.php
11th KICC Open Chess Festival
Tournament in Bibwewadi, Pune (Mah)
30th To 31st May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 65,000/-
Venue: LokShahir Annabhau Sathe Smarak Sabhagruha, Bibwewadi, Satara Road, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Vihang Kulkarni Foundation Presents One Day Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Thane (W) (Mah)
31st May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 5,00,100/-
Venue: CKP Hall, Thane (W) (Mah)
Maharashtra State Under- 9 Open and Girls Selection Chess Championship -2026
(State Selection For U-9 National Championship)
Tournament in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Mah)
02nd To 03rd June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 20,000/-
Venue: Tiwari Mangal Karyalay, Railway Station-MIDC Rd., Vedant Nagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://mcachess.in/Tournament_Registration/Registration/registration_form.php
Maharashtra State Under-13 Open and Girls Selection Chess Championship -2026
(State Selection For U-13 National Championship)
Tournament in Solapur (Mah)
05th To 07th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Solapur (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://mcachess.in/Tournament_Registration/Registration/registration_form.php
G H Raisoni Memorial Nagpur FIDE Rating Chess Festival -2026
(Open Classical, Rapid & Blitz)
Tournament in Nagpur (Mah)
07th To 14th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,61,000/-
Venue: G H Raisoni Institute of Engineering, Shradha Park, Wadi -Hingna Link Rd., MIDC, Nagpur (Mah)
360 One Chess Tournament -2026
(Master, Challengers & Junior Masters)
Tournament in Cuffe Parade, Mumbai (Mah)
10th To 18th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 60,00,000/-
Venue: Expo Hall, The Arcade, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai (Mah)
Buddhibal Kreeda Trust One Day Rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Karve Road, Pune (Mah)
14th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 35,000/-
Venue: Shree Ganesh Sabhagruh, Karve Road, Behind Ranka Jewelers, Pune (Mah)
Elpro Elite Chess Championship -2026
Tournament in Chinchwad (Mah)
14th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 31,000/-
Venue: Elpro City Square Mall, Chinchwad (Mah)
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