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.
The MCA also promotes and supports chess education and development throughout the state.Many talented chess players have come from Maharashtra. Including Grandmasters Pravin Thipsay, Abhijit Kunte, Vidit Gujrathi, Shardul Gagare, Swapnil Dhopade, Abhimanyu Puranik, Harshit Raja, Raunak Sadhwani and IM Anup Deshmukh.
Maharashtra has also produced many strong female players such as Divya Deshmukh, Soumya Swaminathan.
Overall chess is an important part of the culture and community in Maharashtra, and the state has made significant contributions to the development and promotion of the game in India.
1st Pune International Speed Festival -Rapid & Blitz Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Wakad, Pimpri-Chinchwad (Mah)
06th To 07th December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: SNBP International School, Near Mall Of the Millennium, Wakad, Pimpri-Chinchwad (Mah)
Adhiraj Chashak One Day Open Rapid Chess Tournament Gadchiroli -2025
Tournament in Gadchiroli (Mah)
07th December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 41,000/-
Venue: Sumanand Hall, Armori Road, Gadchiroli (Mah)
1st G.H.Raisoni Memorial Washim Open Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Washim (Mah)
07th December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000/-
Venue: Rama International School, Sonkhas Road, Washim (Mah)
Late Joseph D’souza Memorial Rapid Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Deccan Gymkhana, Pune (Mah)
13th December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 75,000/-
Venue: Tata Hall, Main Building, BMCC College, Near Gokhale Institute, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune (Mah)
1st Yavatmal International Chess Open FIDE Rapid Rating Tournament -2025
Tournament in Yavatmal (Mah)
14th December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,50,000/-
Venue: Podar International School Yavatmal, Besides Dhariwal Greens, Landmark – Near Keshav Park, Dhamangaon-Nagpur bypass road, Yavatmal (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
1st Maharashtra Vidyalaya One Day Open & Age Category Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Goregaon West, Mumbai (Mah)
14th December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Maharashtra Vidyalay, Motilal Nagar Rd Number 3, Near Ration Office, Unnat Nagar 4, Sane Guruji Nagar, Goregaon West, Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
One Day Open Rapid Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Rendal, Tal- Hatkanangle Dist -Kolhapur (Mah)
14th December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 32,300/-
Venue: Rendal, Tal- Hatkanangle Dist -Kolhapur (Mah)
7th Late Shri. Arvind Dattatray Lele Memorial 3rd Fisher Random (Chess 960) Rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Prabhat Road, Pune (Mah)
14th December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000/-
Venue: Symbiosis Sports Centre, Prabhat Road, Lane No 15, Pune (Mah)
Anand Chess Club 31st Below 1900 Open & U-15 Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Pathardi, Dist -Ahilyanagar (Mah)
20th To 21st December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,40,000/-
Venue: Pathardi, Dist -Ahilyanagar (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
1st Anandibai Joshi Open Classical Chess Tournament
Tournament in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Mah)
20th To 21st December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 79,000/-
Venue: Shree Siddhi Marriage Hall, Utkarsha Building, Sector 12, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
10th KICC Open Chess Festival
Tournament in Pune (Mah)
20th To 21st December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 62,000/-
Venue: Tata Hall, BMCC College, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
1st G H Raisoni Memorial Solapur International FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament
Tournament in Solapur (Mah)
21st December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Chaitrali Lawns and Banquet, Rajaswa Nagar, Solapur (Mah)
321Chess One Day Open, & Under 15 Group Rapid Chess Championship -2025
Tournament in Satara (Mah)
21st December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 20,000/-
Venue: Shri Uttar Chidambaram Natraj Mandir Hall, Near to Bombay Restaurant Chowk, Satara (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
10th Be The Master U08, U11 & U15 Age Category Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Nashik (Mah)
21st December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 13,000/-
Venue: Shining Star Academy English Medium School, Nashik (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
1st Ramabai Ranade FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tournament
Tournament in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Mah)
23rd To 28th December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: Shree Siddhi Marriage Hall, Utkarsha Building, Sector 12, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Zemo Chessnuts Series – FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Pune (Mah)
25th December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: Jairaj Sports & Convention Centre, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
2nd Aquinas International FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Goregaon West, Mumbai (Mah)
28th December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,51,000/-
Venue: Aquinas International School, M G Road, Goregaon West, Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Late Kashinath Mangal Memorial Under -20 Rapid Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Kolhapur (Mah)
28th December 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 15,000/-
Venue: Marudhar Bhavan, Mahadwar Road, Kolhapur (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Elpro Urban Knights Open & Age Category Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Chinchwad (Mah)
03rd January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 31,000/-
Venue: Elpro City Square Mall, Chinchwad (Mah)
Morde Foundation 2nd All India Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Manchar, Pune (Mah)
04th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: Jeevan Mangal Karyalaya, Pune – Nashik Hwy, Manchar, Pune (Mah)
1st RB Chess Academy One Day Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Akola (Mah)
04th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000/-
Venue: Kunbi Samaj Bhavan, Gorakshan Road, Near Bhagawat Hospital, Akola (Mah)
2nd Chesskraft Academy All India Below 1800 FIDE Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Kandivali (W), Mumbai (Mah)
09th To 11th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: Swami Vivekanand International School, Near Country Club, Parekh Nagar, Kandivali (W), Mumbai (Mah)
Rotary Club of Pune Yuva 2nd Win Game, Win Prize
Tournament in Karve Nagar, Pune (Mah)
10th To 11th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 15,000/-
Venue: Ichal Karanji Hall, Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Sanstha, Opp Cummins College, Karve Nagar, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Bhushan Chess Academy Open & Age Group Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Nashik (Mah)
11th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 51,000/-
Venue: Maharashtra Kamgar Kalyan Mandal, Satpur Colony, Nashik (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
3rd G H Raisoni Memorial Bhandara Rapid Chess Tournament 2026
Tournament in Shahapur, Bhandara (Mah)
11th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 40,000/-
Venue: Defence Services Academy, Shahapur, Bhandara (Mah)
1st Little Star Open One Day Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Ghorpadi, Pune (Mah)
11th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 35,000/-
Venue: Clara Global School, Bhagwan Tatyasaheb Kawade Rd, Ghorpadi, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Late Kisanrao – Late Kausalyabai Chavan Memorial One Day Open Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Mehkar, Dist -Buldhana (Mah)
11th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000/-
Venue: Vedika Lawns & Resort, Mehkar, Dist -Buldhana (Mah)
Late R. B. Sapre Memorial Maharashtra State Amateur Selection FIDE Rating Chess Championship -2025
(State Selection For Amateur National Championship)
Chess Tournament in Ratnagiri (Mah)
16th To 18th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 60,000/-
Venue: Maratha Bhavan Mangal Karyalay, Malnaka, Ratnagiri (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://Registration_Entry_Form
4th KTBS Rapid FIDE International Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Khadakpada, Kalyan West (Mah)
18th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: The Cambria International School and Junior College, Radha Nagar Road, Khadakpada, Kalyan West (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
3rd G H Raisoni Memorial Amravati International FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Nimbhora, Amravati (Mah)
18th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: G H Raisoni University, Badnera Road, Nimbhora, Amravati (Mah)
3rd Parija Open Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Khamgaon, Buldhana Dt. (Mah)
18th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 16,950/-
Venue: Parija Sports Club, DP Road, Khamgaon, Buldhana Dt. (Mah)
All India Below 1700 FIDE Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Badnera Road, Amravati (Mah)
23rd To 25th January 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 12,00,000/-
Venue: Shubham Manglam, Opp Dasara Maidan, Badnera Road, Amravati (Mah)
Bhushan Chess Academy Open & Age Group Rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Nashik (Mah)
24th January 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Maharashtra Kamgar Kalyan Mandal, Satpur Colony, Nashik (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
2nd Rejoice Chanakya CTF International Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Malad (W), Mumbai (Mah)
25th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,50,000/-
Venue: Rejoice International School, Bhandarwada Marg Lane, Off. Link Road, Malad (W), Mumbai (Mah)
Ashtak Chess Academy 1st String Education U-11, U-16 & Open One Day Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Virar West, Mumbai (Mah)
25th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 21,000/-
Venue: F-41, Cosmos Square, Chikhal Dongari Rd, Global City, Virar West, Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Vinayak Navayug Mitra Mandal Trust 17th One Day Rapid State Level Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Bhandarkar Road, Pune (Mah)
26th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Millennium Towers, Bhandarkar Road, Sane Dairy Chowk, Pune (Mah)
In the Loving Memory of Late Shri Udaysinh Ved and Late Shri Nilesh Ashar 4th Open Rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Jalgaon (Mah)
26th January 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 31,000/-
Venue: Badminton Court, Jilha Krida Sankul Stadium, Jalgaon (Mah)
Maharashtra State Rapid & Blitz FIDE Rated Chess Championship -2025
(State Selection For Rapid & Blitz National Championship)
Chess Tournament in Vasai West (Mah)
31st January To 01st February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 72,000/-
Venue: Vartak College, Vasai West (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://Registration_Entry_Form
2nd Late Shikshanmaharshi Shivajirao Konde Memorial Open Fide Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Khed Shivapur, Pune (Mah)
01st February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,22,222/-
Venue: Shivray Mangal Karyalay, Near Toll Naka, Khed Shivapur, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Antarbharati Chess Master Under-10 & Under-16 School Chess Tournament
Tournament in Kolhapur (Mah)
01st February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Shahupuri, Kolhapur (Mah)
Late Anuradha – Parvati Memory Open & Age Group Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Sangli (Mah)
01st February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 14,400/-
Venue: Ganesh Mangal Karyalay, Maruti Chowk, Gaon Bhag, Sangli (Mah)
Singh Chess Academy 1st One Day Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Shirur, Pune Dt. (Mah)
07th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 22,600/-
Venue: Ramling Sanskrutik Bhavan, Shirur, Pune Dt. (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology’s 2nd All India Fide Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Wadala East, Mumbai (Mah)
08th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology, Wadala East, Mumbai (Mah)
1st G H Raisoni Memorial Jalna International FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Jalna (Mah)
08th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Near Mundhe Chowk, Manish Nagar, Jalna (Mah)
Leo & Lions Club Of Junnar Shivneri Open Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Narayangaon Tal-Junnar, Pune Dt. (Mah)
08th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 61,200/-
Venue: Hari Swami Sanskrutik Bhavan, Narayangaon Tal-Junnar, Pune Dt. (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Balraj Chess Academy One Day Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Wagholi, Pune (Mah)
08th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Xplore Sports Academy, Behind Wagheshwar Temple, Near Suyog Nisarg Soc., Wagholi, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Next MoveChess Tournament – Season 1
Tournament in Bavdhan, Pune (Mah)
08th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 45,000/-
Venue: SNBP International School, Padmavati Hills Tower-1, Padmavati Hills, Bavdhan, Pune (Mah)
13th Ramabai Ranade Chess tournament
Tournament in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad (Mah)
08th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 20,000/-
Venue: Shree Siddhi Marriage Hall, Utkarsha Building, Sector 12, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad (Mah)
Rise Up Women Season-4 One Day Women Chess Tournament -2026
(For Women Players Only)
Tournament in Swargate, Pune (Mah)
15th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: Shivshankar Sabhagruh, Swargate, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
3rd Bhausaheb Ganesh Deshpande (Kodnikar) Memorial One Day Open Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Rajarampuri, Kolhapur (Mah)
15th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,50,000/-
Venue: Indraprastha Sanskrutik Bhavan, Rajarampuri, Near Lucky Bazar, Kolhapur (Mah)
Chess Fusion : 2nd All India Open Rapid Team Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Kandivali (W), Mumbai (Mah)
15th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,00,000/-
Venue: SVIS School, Kandivali (W), Mumbai (Mah)
1st Rama International School Open Rapid Chess Tournament
Tournament in Washim (Mah)
15th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 60,000/-
Venue: Rama International School, Sonkhas Road, Lakhala, Washim (Mah)
Late Anna Maharaj Babhulgaonkar Memorial Open Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Wakad, Pune (Mah)
15th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 28,500/-
Venue: Euro School, Bhumkar Chowk, Wakad, Pune (Mah)
11th Rotary Cup Open & Age Category Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Khopoli, Raigad Dt. (Mah)
15th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 43,500/-
Venue: Ram Seth Thakur Hall, Dr. Ramhari Dhote Shishu Mandir School, Khopoli, Raigad Dt. (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
24th Maverick Open & Age Category Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Mulund West, Mumbai (Mah)
15th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 15,000/-
Venue: Saarthi Banquet, Ganesh Gawade Road, Mulund West, Mumbai (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
1st Late Ramrao Gorle & Kamlabai Gorle Open Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Anjangaonsurji, Amravati Dt. (Mah)
19th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 60,000/-
Venue: Mahdeorao Yevkar Mangal Karyalaya, Borala Road, Anjangaonsurji, Amravati Dt. (Mah)
2nd Shahpur Open Rapid Chess Championship -2026
Tournament in Ghothegar, Shahapur Tq, Thane Dt. (Mah)
19th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 33,300/-
Venue: Buddhist Cultural Hall, Shahpur – Murbad Road, Ghothegar, Shahapur Tq, Thane Dt. (Mah)
Koyaa Fitness & KnowledgeBase Academy One Day Age Category Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Chinchwad (Mah)
19th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 27,500/-
Venue: Orchid International School, Yashopuram Housing Society, Chinchwad (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
19th LBHM All India Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament The King of Strategy – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Trophy
Tournament in Handewadi, Pune (Mah)
22nd February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,11,001/-
Venue: Dhruv Global School, Abnave Nagar, Kondhwa-Undri-Saswad Rd, Handewadi, Pune (Mah)
1st Young Minds Chess Academy All India Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Kandivali (W), Mumbai (Mah)
22nd February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Swami Vivekanand International School, Near Country Club, Parekh Nagar, Kandivali (W), Mumbai (Mah)
Arun Vaidya Memorial Open Rapid Chess Championship -2026
Tournament in Thane West (Mah)
22nd February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,50,000/-
Venue: Korum Mall, Thane West (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
1st Moze Chashak Intercollegiate & Age Category Rapid Tournament -2026
Tournament in Balewadi, Pune (Mah)
26th February 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 32,000/-
Venue: G. S. Moze College Of Engineering, Balewadi, Pune (Mah)
Entry Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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