Maharashtra Chess Tournaments
Upcoming Chess Tournaments in the Maharashtra
-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.
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)
Nutan Buddhibal Mandal Sangli Chess Festival -2026
Tournament in Wai, Satara Dt. (Mah)
27th April To 14th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Dr. Bapat Bal Shikshan Mandir, Near S. T. Stand, Sangli (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)
Nutan Buddhibal Mandal Sangli Chess Festival -2026
Tournament in Wai, Satara Dt. (Mah)
27th April To 14th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Dr. Bapat Bal Shikshan Mandir, Near S. T. Stand, Sangli (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
4th Umesh Panbude Memorial Open Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Congress Nagar, Nagpur (Mah)
30th To 31st May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 15,000/-
Venue: NDCA Hall, DNC Sport Complex, Dhanwate National College, Congress Nagar, Nagpur (Mah)
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. 36,000/-
Venue: The Heritage, Gandhi Nagar, 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)
KK Chess Academy Presents 2nd One Day Age Category Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Kandivali West (Mah)
07th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,08,000/-
Venue: Swami Vivekanand International School, MG Cross Road No. 1, Kandivali West (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
3rd Smaaash Junior Chess Master Age-Group Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Lower Parel, Mumbai (Mah)
07th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Smaash, Gate No.4, Trade View Bldg., Utopia City, Lower Parel, Mumbai (Mah)
Junior Staff Club Next MoveChess Tournament – Season 2
Tournament in Khadki, Pune (Mah)
07th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 45,100/-
Venue: Jr. Staff Club, Indrayani Nagar, Range Hills Road, Khadki, Pune (Mah)
छावा चषक Open One Day Rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Wai, Satara Dt. (Mah)
07th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 16,400/-
Venue: Joy Children’s Academy & Jr. College, Ravivar peth, Wai, Satara Dt. (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)
18th Late Babukaka Shirgaokar FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Sangli (Mah)
13th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Bapat Bal School, Near Bus Stand, Sangli (Mah)
Anand Chess Festival -2026
Tournament in Dahisar East, Mumbai (Mah)
14th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,00,000/-
Venue: 2nd Floor, Samaj Kalyan Kendra Hall, CS Road, Dahisar East, Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
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)
1st Little Star Chess Academy All India Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Pusad (Mah)
21st June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 62,000/-
Venue: Sai Mangalam,Umarkhed Road, Sai Mandir Road, Pusad (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
21st Sunday Rapid Open Chess Tournament
Tournament in Shirpur, Dhule Dt. (Mah)
21st June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Utsav Banquet, City Pride, Shirpur, Dhule Dt. (Mah)
SKCC Season-3 Interschool & Open One Day Rapid & Blitz Chess Tournament
Tournament in Wadmukhwadi, Charholi, Pune (Mah)
21st June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 42,000/-
Venue: RKL Galaxy Internationa School, Opp. Alankapuram Soc., Alandi Rd., Wadmukhwadi, Charholi, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
2nd G H Raisoni Memorial Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Gondia (Mah)
21st June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 40,000/-
Venue: Gondia (Mah)
Maharashtra State Under-17 Open and Girls Selection Chess Championship -2026
(State Selection For U-17 National Championship)
Tournament in Kandivali West, Mumbai (Mah)
26th To 28th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 40,000/-
Venue: Swami Vivekanand Internation School, MG Cross Rd. No. 1, Gokul Nagari, Kandivali West, Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://mcachess.in/Tournament_Registration/Registration/registration_form.php
Sir Robin Ghosh Memorial Age Category Chess Tournament
Tournament in Kharadi, Pune (Mah)
28th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 53,600/-
Venue: Victorious Kidss Educares, Kharadi, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
JCI Amravati Centurion 8th SBCT One Day Rapid Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Amravati (Mah)
28th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000/-
Venue: Art Gallery, Sant Dnyaneshwar Sanskrutik Bhawan, Morshi Road, Amravati (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
15th Ramabai Ranade Rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Mah)
28th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 20,000/-
Venue: Shree Siddhi Marriage Hall, Utkarsha Bldg., Sector 12, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Mah)
22nd 321 One Day Open & Under 15 Rapid Chess Championship -2026
Tournament in Satara (Mah)
28th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 13,900/-
Venue: Shri Uttar Chidambaram Natraj Mandir Hall, NH4 Hwy Bridge, Satara (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Late Ramesh Vinayakrao Kotwal Memorial All India FIDE Rating Open Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Gondia (Mah)
04th To 05th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Vinayakrao Kotwal Memorial Hall, Bhavbhuti Ranga Mandir, Laxmi Nagar, Gondia (Mah)
Junior Staff Club Next MoveChess Tournament – Season 3
Tournament in Khadki, Pune (Mah)
04th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 45,100/-
Venue: Jr. Staff Club, Indrayani Nagar, Range Hills Road, Khadki, Pune (Mah)
4th GH Raisoni Memorial Pune International FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Wagholi, Pune (Mah)
05th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: G H Raisoni Institute Of Enginnering & Mgmt., Wagholi, Pune (Mah)
Guruvarya Late Kumar Pandurang Mane Memorial Chess Festival -2026
Tournament in Sangli (Mah)
05th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 55,000/-
Venue: Kachhi Jain Bhawan, Ram Mandir Chowk, Sangli-Miraj Road, Sangli (Mah)
Chessniti Academy & The Playce One Day Rapid Open Chess Tournament
Tournament in Mulund W, Mumbai (Mah)
05th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 40,000/-
Venue: Marathon Millennium, LBS Road, Mulund W, Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
1st NIT International FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Mahurzari, Nagpur (Mah)
12th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Nagpur Institute of Technology, Near Fetri, Katol Road, Mahurzari, Nagpur (Mah)
Late Umaraje Patwardhan Memorial One Day Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Miraj (Mah)
12th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Shree Madhavji Temple, Fort Area, Miraj (Mah)
All India Open Motilalji Firodia Below 1700 FIDE Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Ahilyanagar (Mah)
17th To 19th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 5,00,000/-
Venue: Laxminarayan Mangal Karyalay, Station Road, Ahilyanagar (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
1st Late MLA Vinayakrao Nimhan Memorial Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Pashan -Sus Road, Pune (Mah)
01st To 02nd August 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Sunny’s World, Pashan -Sus Road, Pune (Mah)
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