CHESS EVENTS

Kerala Chess Tournament

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

(State Selection U-19 for National championship)
Tournament in Ernakulam (KL)

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

(State Selection U-07 for National championship)
Tournament in Ernakulam (KL)

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) 


Kerala State Under-11 Open & Girls Chess Championship -2025

(State Selection for U-11 National championship)
Tournament in Ernakulam (KL)

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) 


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) 


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) 


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) 


CAK-Chessmii International FIDE Rated Below 1650 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) 


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:  Reliance Mall, Alappuzha (KL)

 Entry form : https://forms.gle/Entry_Form


Kerala State Open Rapid Fide Rated Chess Championship -2025

(State Selection for Rapid National championship)
Tournament in Kottayam (KL)

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

Tournament in Paroppady, Kozhikode (KL)

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

Tournament in Kannur (KL)

21st  September 2025

Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 1,20,000/-

Venue: Sreevalsam Auditorium, Payyanur, Kannur (KL)


YMCA – All Kerala Open Chess Tournament -2025

Tournament in Kottayam (KL)

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

Tournament in Ernakulam (KL)

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

(State Selection for U-15 National championship)
Tournament in Kottayam (KL)

01st To 02nd October 2025

Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 

Venue: YMCA Hall, Kottayam (KL)


Kerala State Level Below 1700, Unrated, Under-15 And Under-10 Chess Championship 

Tournament in Valakkavu, Thrissur (KL)

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

Tournament in Kozhikode (KL)

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

Tournament in Thrissur (KL)

18th October 2025

Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 60,000/-

Venue: St George’s Mixed Lp School, Panangad, Thrissur (KL) 

Entry form : https://forms.gle/Entry_Form

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