Kerala Chess Tournament
Upcoming Chess Tournament in the Kerala
2025
Introduction
The Kerala Chess Association (KCA) is the governing body for chess in the Indian state of Kerala. It is affiliated with the All India Chess Federation (AICF) and is responsible for promoting and developing chess at the state level.
Here are some key points about the Kerala Chess Association
History
The Kerala Chess Association was founded with the aim of popularizing chess and nurturing young talents in the state. Over the years. It has played a crucial role in the growth of chess in Kerala.
The KCA is affiliated with the All India Chess Federation (AICF), which is the apex body for chess in India. This affiliation allows the association to participate in national-level tournaments and events organized by the AICF.
Tournaments and Events
The KCA organizes a wide range of chess tournaments and events throughout the year. These include district-level championships, state championships, inter-school tournaments, and coaching camps. The association also selects players to represent Kerala in national-level competitions.
54th Kerala State Junior (Under-19) Open & Girls Chess Championship -2025
26th To 27th April 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 22,000/-
Venue: ASAP Community Skill Park, Kalamassery, Ernakulam (KL)
54th Kerala State Under-07 Open & Girls Chess Championship -2025
26th To 27th April 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 7,200/-
Venue: ASAP Community Skill Park, Kalamassery, Ernakulam (KL)
Kerala State Under-09 Open & Girls Chess Championship -2025
(State Selection U-09 for National championship)
Tournament in Kozhikode (KL)
17th To 18th May 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 14,000/-
Venue: GHSS, Medical College Campus, Chavayur, Kozhikode (KL)
Google Entry form : https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Kerala State Under-17 Open & Girls Chess Championship -2025
(State Selection for U-17 National championship)
Tournament in Kozhikode (KL)
17th To 18th May 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 14,000/-
Venue: GHSS, Medical College Campus, Chavayur, Kozhikode (KL)
Google Entry form : https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
62nd Kerala State Open FIDE Rated Chess Championship -2025
(State Selection for National championship)
Tournament in Kochi (KL)
13th To 16th June 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 1,51,000/-
Venue: Mermaid Hotel, Vyttila, Kochi (KL)Â
Kerala State Under-11 Open & Girls Chess Championship -2025
05th To 07th July 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 14,000/-
Venue: Mermaid Hotel, Vyttila, Ernakulam (KL)
1st Archbishop Attipetty Public School
All Kerala Open Intercollegiate/school Chess Tournament 2025
Tournament in Ernakulam (KL)
02nd August 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 22,000/-
Venue: Archbishop Attipetty Public School, Vaduthala, Ernakulam (KL)Â
Bee TV Chess Carnival One Day Rapid & Blitz Below 1650 Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Ernakulam (KL)
09th August 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Bee TV Auditorium, Pulikkal, Malappuram Dt (KL)Â
KASC-All Kerala One Day Open & Junior Chess Tournament Season II -2025
Tournament in Ernakulam (KL)
09th August 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 40,000/-
Venue: Kumar Arcades, Kattuputhussery (KL)Â
P. D. Thomas Poonoli Memorial All Kerala Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in TASC (KL)
10th August 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 13,000/-
Venue: TASC Hall (KL)Â
CAK-Chessmii International FIDE Rated Below 1650Â Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Ernakulam (KL)
15th To 17th August 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 3,50,000/-
Venue: Tagore Auditorium, UC College, Aluva, Ernakulam (KL)Â
T V Thomas Memorial State One Day Open Chess Festival -2025
Tournament in Alappuzha (KL)
 28th August 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 1,00,001/-
Venue: T V Thomas Memorial Town Hall, Alappuzha
 Entry form : https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Beauty Onam State One Day Open Chess Festival -2025
Tournament in Alappuzha (KL)
 31st August 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue:Â Reliance Mall, Alappuzha (KL)
 Entry form : https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Kerala State Open Rapid Fide Rated Chess Championship -2025
07th September 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 75,000/-
Venue: YMCA Hall, Kottayam, Kerala (KL)
The Silver Jubilee All Kerala Open Rapid Inter-school Team Chess Tournament
13th September 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 1,50,000/-
Venue: Silver Hills Public School Auditorium, Paroppady, Kozhikode (KL)
V. V. Balaram Memorial Open Chess Tournament -2025
21st September 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 1,20,000/-
Venue: Sreevalsam Auditorium, Payyanur, Kannur (KL)
YMCA – All Kerala Open Chess Tournament -2025
27th September 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 48,400/-
Venue: YMCA AVG Hall, Kottayam (KL)
YMCA – Chessmii International FIDE Rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament -2025
28th September 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 5,00,000/-
Venue: YMCA Hall, Thottumugham, Aluva, Ernakulam (KL)
Kerala State Under -15 Open & Girls Chess Championship -2025
01st To 02nd October 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs.Â
Venue: YMCA Hall, Kottayam (KL)
Kerala State Level Below 1700, Unrated, Under-15 And Under-10 Chess ChampionshipÂ
02nd October 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 78,000/-
Venue: St Joseph Church Hall, Valakkavu, Thrissur (KL)
DEVA 2nd International Open Fide Rated Rapid Chess Tournament -2025
12th October 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: Fr. Joseph Paikada Memorial Indoor Stadium, St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri, Kozhikode (KL)
All Kerala Age Categories Under-15,12 & 10 Ches Tournament -2025
18th October 2025
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 60,000/-
Entry form : https://forms.gle/Entry_Form