Tamil Nadu Chess Tournaments
Upcoming Chess Tournaments in the Tamil Nadu
-2025
Introduction :
The Tamil Nadu Chess Association (TNCA) is the official state chess organization for the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is affiliated with the All India Chess Federation (AICF) which is the national governing body for chess in India.
TNCA was established in the year 1957 and has been actively promoting and developing chess in Tamil Nadu ever since. It has been organizing various chess tournaments and events at the district, state, and national level, and has produced many talented chess players over the years.
Objectives :
TNCA also hosts international chess events, including the Grandmaster Open Chess tournament which attracts players from all over the world.
The association has also been actively promoting chess in schools and colleges by organizing inter-school and inter-collegiate chess tournaments.
Chess Development:
The TNCA is actively involved in the development of chess infrastructure in Tamil nadu with the aim of popularizing and promoting the game of chess in Tamil Nadu. The association also promotes chess in schools by organizing inter-school tournaments and providing resources for chess education. It has since played a significant role in nurturing chess talent and organizing competitive events.
Achievements:
The Tamil Nadu Chess Association has been playing a vital role in promoting and developing chess in Tamil Nadu and has been instrumental in producing many talented players who have gone on to represent India at the international level. Many players from Tamil Nadu have represented India in various chess events and achieved notable success.
34th TN State Under-17 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2025
(State Selection For U-17 National Championship)
Tournament in Karur (TN)
26th To 30th April 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 60,000/-
Venue: M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering,Thalavapalayam, Karur (TN)
37th TN State Under-09 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2025
(State Selection For U-09 National Championship)
Tournament in Tiruchirappalli (TN)
26th To 30th April 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Santhanam Vidhyalaya, Sri Vidyaganapathy Nagar, EB Rd, Devathanam, Tiruchirappalli (TN)
Entry Form :Â https://Registration_Entry_Form
37th TN State Under-07 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2025
(State Selection For U-07 National Championship)
Tournament in Villupuram (TN)
01st To 04th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Akshardham Central School, Panampattu, Villupuram Town, Villupuram Dist. (TN)
Entry Form :Â https://Registration_Entry_Form
37th TN State Under-11 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2025
(State Selection For U-07 National Championship)
Tournament in Mogappair ,Chennai (TN)
07th To 11th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Velammal matriculation mogappair (main), Velammal Gardens, Velammal school Rd, TS Krishna nagar, JJ Nagar, Mogappair, Chennai (TN)
Entry Form :Â https://Registration_Entry_Form
50th TN State Sub-Junior Under-15 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2025
(State Selection For U-15 National Championship)
Tournament in Dindigul (TN)
14th To 18th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 60,000/-
Venue: Parvathy’s Anugrahaa International School, Wisdom City, Madurai Main Rd, Dindigul (TN)
Entry Form :Â https://Registration_Entry_Form
37th TN State Under-13 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2025
(State Selection For U-13 National Championship)
Tournament in Kilakarai, Ramanathapuram District (TN)
21st To 25th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Mohamed Sathak Polytechnic College, Kilakarai, ECR Road, Ramanathapuram District (TN)
Entry Form :Â https://Registration_Entry_Form
TN State Under-19 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2025
(State Selection For U-19 National Championship)
Tournament in Tirupattur (TN)
27th To 31st May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 60,000/-
Venue: Sri Amrita Higher Secondary School, Tirupattur (TN)
75th TN State Open FIDE RatedChess Championship -2025
(State Selection For National Championship)
Tournament in Rajapalayam (TN)
01st To 05th June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: P. A. C. R. Ramasamy Raja Polytechnic College, Rajapalayam (TN)
Entry Form :Â https://Registration_Entry_Form
31st Tamil Nadu State Team Chess Championship 2025
(State Selection For National Championship)
Tournament in Ellispettai, Erode (TN)
10th To 13th June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Bharathidasan Arts & Science College, Ellispettai, Erode (TN)
Entry Form :Â https://Registration_Entry_Form
25th TN State Rapid Chess Championship 2025 &
(State Selection For National Championship)
Tournament in PudukkottaiÂ
14th To 15th June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/- (Both)
Venue: Vijay Palace, TS No.8506/8507, Sathyamurthy Road, Near New Bus Stand, Pudukkottai (TN)
Entry Form :Â https://Registration_Entry_Form
23rd TN State Under-25 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2025
(State Selection For National Championship)
Tournament in Melmaruvathur, Chengalpattu District (TN)
18th To 22nd June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000/- (Both)
Venue: Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Melmaruvathur, Chengalpattu District (TN)
Entry Form :Â https://Registration_Entry_Form
Nallu MemorialÂ
3rd International Open Fide Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2025
06th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Vallal P.T Lee Chengalvaraya Naicker Arts and Science College, Choolai, Chennai (TN)
G D Chess Academy 1st State Level Open RapidÂ
Chess Tournament
06th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 36,500/-
Venue: BS Abdur Rahman Crescent University, Vandalur, Chennai (TN)
IYCA Tamil Nadu State Level Chess Tournament 2025
06th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Manchester International School, Saravanampatti, Hudco colony, Vellakinar, Coimbatore (TN)
Lakshmi Narayanan MemorialÂ
4th State Level Children & Open Chess Tournament -2025
06th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: S.V.M. Hr. Sec. School (Sri Bala Vidyamandir School), Tricy -Chennai Highway, Tiruchirapalli (TN)
Crackers Knight 1st TN State Level Open & Childrens Tournament
06th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Sivakasi Jaycees Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Sivakasi (TN)
3rd SRM International Open FIDE Rating Rapid Chess Tournament 2025
13th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,50,000/-
Venue: Major Dhyan Chand Indoor Stadium, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu (TN)
Bharath Chess Academy –Â
2nd Tamil Nadu State Level Children’s & Open Chess Tournament – 2025
13th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/- + 3 Gold Coin
Venue: Jaya College Of Arts And Science, CTH Road, Thiruninravur, Chennai  (TN)
5th Battle Field TN State Level Cycle Chess Tournament -2025
13th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/- + 6 Cycles
Venue: AVS College Pf Arts & Science, Attur Main Road, Ramalingapuram, Salem (TN)
1st Masters Cup International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 2025
Tournament in Tirunelveli (TN)
17th To 20th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 6,00,000/-
Venue: Joy University, Vaddakkankulam, Tirunelveli (TN)
Warrior Chess Academy Below 1800 International FIDE Rated Chess Tournament
Tournament in Chennai (TN)
18th To 20th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs.Â
Venue: Hall of Chess, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Chennai (TN)
International Chess Day CelebrationÂ
ICC Tamil Nadu State Level Gold Coin Children & Open Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Singanallur, Coimbatore (TN)
20th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/- + 1/2 Gram Gold Coin
Venue: Sri Venkatalakshmi Kalyana Mandapam, Trichy Road, Singanallur, Coimbatore (TN)
GKCA 2nd State Level Tournament -2025
Tournament in Aruppukottai (TN)
20th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: APTSMPS Matriculation School, Pavadi Thoppu, Aruppukottai (TN)
Vimana City 1st International Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament
23rd To 27th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 11,00,,000/-
Venue: Kamala Subramaniam Matriculation Higher Secondary School,Pudukottai road,Thanjavur (TN)
Star Chess FoundationÂ
5th International Open Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2025
27th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: K Ramakrishnan College of Engineering (KRCE), Trichy (TN)
Akshaya Institutions 1st State Level BI Cycle Children & Open Chess Tournament-‎ 2025‎
27th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/- + 8 bicycle
Venue: Akshaya College Of Engineering, Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore (TN)
Masters Chess Academy 4th State Level Children & Open Chess Tournament-‎ 2025‎
27th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/- + 6 bicycle
Venue: Nadar Kalyana Mandapam, Near Head Post Office, Pudukottai (TN)
3rd Bhaskar Chess AcademyÂ
Tamil Nadu State Level Children’s‎ & Open‎ Chess Tournament-‎ 2025‎
27th July 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Chennai (TN)
United Educational InstitutionsÂ
2nd International Fide Rating Below 1800 Chess Tournament -2025
01st To 03rd August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: United Educational Institutions, Periyanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore (TN)
Athens of the East 1st International Rapid Open Chess Tournament  -2025
03rd August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/
Venue: Vallaba Vidyalaya CBSE School, Alagar Kovil Main Road, Madurai (TN)
P.S. Senior Secondary School Golden Jubilee Chess Tournament -2025
03rd August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 45,600/
Venue: P.S. Senior Secondary School, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, Chennai (TN)
1st State Level Children’s Under-11 Boys & Girls Chess Festival -2025
03rd August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs.Â
Venue: Selvam Higher Secondary School, Salem Road, Near New Bus Stand, Namakkal (TN)
Google Entry Form : https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Warrior Chess Academy’s – 1st International FIDE Rapid Rated Open Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Periamet, Chennai (TN)
09th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Chennai (TN)
2nd Battle Field International FIDE Rating Open
Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Salem (TN)
10th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: AVS College Of Arts & Science, Ramalingapuram, Attur Main Road, Salem (TN)
5th Peculiar Pawns Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Tirunelveli (TN)
10th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 79,750/-
Venue: Jose Smart School, Jeba Garden, NGO Colony, Tirunelveli (TN)
TN State Level Children’s & Open Chess Tournament -2025
10th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/
Venue: Rathinagiri Bageerathan Hr. Sec School, Rathinagiri, Ranipet District (TN)
APS Chess Academy TN State level Chess Tournament
10th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/
Venue: Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Thalavaipuram (TN)
Sumathi Chess Academy 3rd TN State Level Children & Open Chess Tournament
10th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/
Venue: Vidya Ratna PTS Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Shaastri Nagar, Adyar, Chennai (TN)
A-Max 9th Tn State Level Children’s Chess Tournament -2025
10th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs.Â
Venue: CSI Ewart Matriculation Hr Sec School, Anna Nagar West, Chennai (TN)
AIM International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament -2025
13th To 17th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,001/-
Venue: Spiro Prime Public School Erode Road, Namakkal (TN)
GSF International FIDE Rated Below 1800Â Chess Tournament -2025
15th To 17th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 6,00,000/-
Venue: The Madura College, Thiruparamkundram Road, Vidhya Nagar, Madurai (TN)
RV Chess AcademyÂ
1st International Below 1800 Fide Rating Chess Tournament
15th To 17th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: Vikas Manthra Public School, Mambakkam, Vanadalur-Kelambakkam Road, Chennai (TN)
Akshaya Institutions 1st International FIDE Rated OpenÂ
Chess Tournament -2025Â
20th To 24th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,001/-
Venue: Akshaya College of Engineering & Technology, Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore (TN)
2nd VIS Open Rapid FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2025
24th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Vignesh International School, Manalurpet Road, Melputhiyandal, Tiruvannamalai (TN)
Sooriya Chess AcademyÂ
1st State Level Children & Open Chess Tournament
24th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 45,000/-
Venue: Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts and Science College, Gowrivakkam, Chennai (TN)
Central Learning Campus Tamil Nadu State Level Cycle Chess Tournament -2025
24th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/- + 6 bicycle
Venue: Central Learning Campus, Yercaud, Salem (TN)
Lunar Chess Academy Children’s & Open Chess Tournament
24th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Sri Sankara Vidya Kendra MHSS, Thiruvottiyur high rd, Bharathi Nagar, Tiruvottiyur  (TN)
BBCF 10th TN State Level Children’ss And Open Chess Tournament
30th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Ebenezer Matriculation School, 9th Street, Tnhb Colony, Korattur (TN)
Sivakasi Chess Club FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2025
31st August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi (TN)
2nd Adhiyaman Tamil Nadu State Level Children and OpenÂ
Chess Tournament-2025
31st August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000/-
Venue: Vanniyar Thirumana Mandapam, Salem Main Road, Near Adhiyaman Palace, Dharmapuri (TN)
MYC 3rd Tamil Nadu State Level Children & Open Chess Tournament
31st August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Meenatchi Ramasamy Arts & Science College, Trichy to Chidambaram Highways, Thathanur Village, Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District (TN)
Rajam Chess AcademyÂ
8th Tamil Nadu State Level Children Chess Tournament
31st August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Sethu Bhaskara School, Ambattur (TN)
Smart Chess AcademyÂ
2nd International Open Rapid Fide Rated Chess Tournament -2025
07th September 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,40,000/-
Venue: Arasu College of Arts & Science for Women, Karur (TN)
Playu Presents – Velammal Tondiarpet –
International FIDE Rapid Rated Open Chess Tournament 2025
21st September 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: Valammal Bodhi Campus Tondiarpet, Vaidhyanathan, Tondiarpet, Chennai (TN)
Sri M.S.Venkataraman Memorial
10th International Fide Rating Chess Tournament -2025
27th To 30th September 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 5,00,000/-
Venue: New Prince Shri Bhavani College Of Engineering, Vengaivasal Main Road, Sembakkam, Chennai (TN)
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