Tamil Nadu Chess Tournaments
Upcoming Chess Tournaments in the Tamil Nadu
-2026
Introduction :
The Tamil Nadu Chess Association (TNSCA) 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 also hosts international chess events, including the Grandmaster Open Chess tournament which attracts players from all over the world.
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. It has since played a significant role in nurturing chess talent and organizing competitive events.
Achievements:
The Tamil Nadu Chess Association (TNSCA) 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.
35th Tamil Nadu Under-17 Open and Girls Chess Championship -2026
(State Selection For National U-17 Championship)
Tournament in Villupuram (TN)
15th To 19th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 60,000/-
Venue: Surya Group of Institutions, Surya Nagar, Vikravandi, Villupuram (TN)
38th Tamil Nadu Under-07 Open and Girls Chess Championship -2026
(State Selection For National U-7 Championship)
Tournament in Mogappair East, Chennai (TN)
25th To 28th April 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Velammal Matriculation Hi. Sec. School, T.S. Krishna Nagar, Mogappair East, Chennai (TN)
54th Tamil Nadu Junior (Under-19) Open and 39th Girls Chess Championship -2026
(State Selection For National U-19 Championship)
Tournament in Kilambi, Kanchipuram Dt. (TN)
29th April To 03rd May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 60,000/-
Venue: Janus Global CBSC School, Kilambi, Kanchipuram Dt. (TN)
19th Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Mylapore, Chennai (TN)
01st To 03rd May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,05,000/-
Venue: Chennai Citi Centre, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai (TN)
Sarumathi Chess Products 2nd State Level Children & College Students Chess Tournament
Tournament in Arakkonam (TN)
01st May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Sri Krishna Polytechnic, TCR Complex, Thiruthani Road, Arakkonam (TN)
Muralimohan Memorial – 8th Capa Chess Academy –Tamil Nadu State Rapid Open Chess Tournament
Tournament in Periamet, Chennai (TN)
01st May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Chennai (TN)
3rd Virudhai Vidhyalaya State Level Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Erumanur Salai, Virudhachalam (TN)
02nd May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Virudhai Vidhyalaya CBSE School, Erumanur Salai, Virudhachalam (TN)
16th Tamilnadu State Level Children & Open Bicycle Chess Tournament
Tournament in Karur (TN)
03rd May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/- + 6 bicycles + 2 DGT Clock
Venue: VNC Mahal, Karur (TN)
2nd TN State Level Children’s & Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Koyambedu, Chennai (TN)
03rd May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/- + 4 bicycles
Venue: LBEAAR Matric Higher Sec School, Koyambedu, Chennai (TN)
1st Sri Krish International Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament
Tournament in Kovur (TN)
04th To 08th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 7,51,000/-
Venue: Sri Krish International School, Kundrathur Main Road, Kovur (TN)
Ten Ten Chess Academy 1st International FIDE Rated Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Chegalpattu (TN)
06th To 10th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 5,00,000/-
Venue: Sree Iyappa Matriculation Hi. Sec. School, Velunaicker Street, Sholinganallur, Chegalpattu (TN)
1st RCA International FIDE Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Kodungaiyur (TN)
06th To 10th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Velankanni Public School, I Block, Muthamiz Nagar, Kodungaiyur (TN)
Tiruvannamalai -1st FIDE Rating Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Tiruvannamalai (TN)
06th To 10th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: Vignesh International School, Kattur, Tiruvannamali (TN)
Tamil Nadu State Women Chess Championship -2026
Tournament in Tuticorin (TN)
06th To 10th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Tuticorin (TN)
1st Sri Krish International Below 1600 Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Kovur (TN)
09th To 11th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 7,50,000/-
Venue: Sri Krish International School, Kundrathur Main Road, Kovur (TN)
51st Tamil Nadu Sub Junior Under 15 Open & Girls Chess Championship -2026
(State Selection For National U-15 Championship)
Tournament in Ernapuram, Namakkal Dt. (TN)
13th To 17th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 60,000/-
Venue: Spiro Prime Puplic School, Ernapuram, CMS College Campus, Namakkal Dt. (TN)
Dollar City 1st Dollar City International Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Dharapuram,Tirupur (TN)
13th To 17th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: Aurobindo Vidhayalaya , Palani-Alangiyam-Dharapuram Main Rd., Dharapuram,Tirupur (TN)
Pudukkottai Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament -2026 (CFPD 4th Edition)
Tournament in Tirugokarnam, Pudukkottai (TN)
13th To 17th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: St Anthony’s Delhi Public School, Opp to Employment Office, Trichy Road, Tirugokarnam, Pudukkottai (TN)
TN State Level Children’s & Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Arcot, Ranipet Dt. (TN)
17th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,09,000/-
Venue: Sri Ramakrishna Matric Higher Sec. School, Arcot, Ranipet Dt. (TN)
Annai Arul 2nd International FIDE Rated Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Madambakkam, Chennai (TN)
20th To 24th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 5,00,000/-
Venue: Annai Arul Public School, Paduvanchery Main Rd., Madambakkam, Chennai (TN)
38th Tamil Nadu U-13 Open and Girls Chess Championship -2026
(State Selection For National U-13 Championship)
Tournament in Dharmapuri (TN)
20th To 24th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Sri Vijay Vidyalaya Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Pennagaram Rd., Dharmapuri (TN)
United Educational Institution 3rd International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Coimbatore (TN)
26th To 30th May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: United Educational Institutions, Coimbatore (TN)
38th Tamil Nadu U-11 Open and Girls Chess Championship -2026
(State Selection For National U-11 Championship)
Tournament in Tirupur (TN)
27th To 31st May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Frontline Millennium School, Peruntholuvu Road, Off, Dharapuram Road, Tirupur (TN)
3rd ICC Republic Day Celebration International FIDE Rating OPEN Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Coimbatore (TN)
28th To 31st May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Coimbatore (TN)
3rd ICC Republic Day Celebration International FIDE Rating Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Chennai (TN)
28th May To 01st June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Chennai (TN)
2nd Freestyle Open Chess Tournament
Tournament in Mylapore, Chennai (TN)
31st May 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 40,000/-
Venue: Chennai Citi Centre, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai (TN)
Sooriya Chess Academy’s 1st International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament
Tournament in Chengalpattu (TN)
03rd To 07th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 5,00,000/-
Venue: Prof. Dhanapalan College of Sci. & Mgmt., Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Padur, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu (TN)
2nd Battle Field International FIDE Rating Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Salem (TN)
03rd To 07th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: AVS College Of Arts & Science, Ramalingapuram, Attur Main Road, Salem (TN)
55th Tamil Nadu State Women Chess Championship 2026
(State Selection For National Women Championship)
Tournament in Thoothukudi (TN)
10th To 14th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,00,000/-
Venue: Annammal College Of Education For Women, Thoothukudi (TN)
1st Chengalpattu International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament
Tournament in Тambaram, Chengalpattu (TN)
10th To 14th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: Perri Group Of Educational Instituitons, Mannivakkam, Тambaram, Chengalpattu (TN)
Quad Chess Academy & Friends Chess Club 1st International Rapid Rating Chess Tournament
Tournament in Тambaram, Coimbatore (TN)
14th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Koumara Madalayam Kalyana Mandapam, Madalayam Rd., Sreevatsa Global Village, Coimbatore (TN)
MEPCO Sports Academy 1st International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament
Tournament in Sivakasi (TN)
17th To 21st June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 5,00,000/-
Venue: Mepco Schlenk engineering College, Sivakasi (TN)
Entry form: https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
13th BBCF International FIDE Rapid & Blitz Rated Chess Tournament
Tournament in Periamet, Chennai (TN)
20th To 21st June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 7,00,000/-
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Chennai (TN)
Virudhai Vidhyalaya – 1st FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Cuddalore (TN)
21st June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Virudhai Vidhyalaya School, Virudhachalam, Cuddalore (TN)
Egg & Transport City 12th Tamilnadu State Level Children & Open Chess Tournament
Tournament in Namakkal (TN)
21st June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Jeivikass Hr.sec.school, Mohanur Road, Namakkal (TN)
1st Golden Square Chess Academy State Level Chess Tournament
Tournament in Thanjavur (TN)
21st June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Kamala Subramaniam Matric Hr. Sec. School, Thanjavur (TN)
Ranipet Kandasamy S Memorial TN Statelevel Childrens And Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Ranipet Dt. (TN)
21st June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Hindu Vidyalaya CBSE School, Ranipet Dt. (TN)
Ten Ten Chess Academy 1st International Fide Rated Below 1700 Chess Tournament –2026
Tournament in K. K. Nagar, Chennai (TN)
26th To 28th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: Meenakshi College Of Engineering, Vembuliamman Koil, K. K. Nagar, Chennai (TN)
RV Chess Academy 2nd Below 1800 International FIDE Rating Chess Tournament
Tournament in Santhoshapuram, Chennai (TN)
26th To 28th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.4,00,000/-
Venue: New Prince Shri Bhavani College Of Engineering & Technology, Valli Nagar, Santhoshapuram, Chennai (TN)
Dollar City 2nd International Below 1800 FIDE Rated Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Tirupur (TN)
26th To 28th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: The Frontline Academy, Perunthozhuvu Rd., Near Kovilvazhi Busstand, Tirupur (TN)
Tamil Nadu State Veteran (above 50 & above 65) Chess Championships -2026
Tournament in Tiruninravur, Chennai (TN)
27th To 28th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 15,000/-
Venue: Bharath Chess Academy, 2nd Cross Street, Gomathypuram, Tiruninravur, Chennai (TN)
LCCA 10th Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Kottaram, Kanyakumari District (TN)
28th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 26,000/-
Venue: NNCR Marriage Hall, Kottaram, Kanyakumari District (TN)
A.P. Chandrasekaran Memorial TN State Level Children & Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Inamkulathur, Trichy (TN)
28th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: NR Group of Institutions, Vikas Collage of Arts and Science, Inamkulathur, Trichy (TN)
TN State Level Open & Childrens Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Thiruvarur (TN)
28th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: New Bharath Matric Hr Sec. School, Thiruvarur (TN)
King Chess Academy 1st Tamil Nadu State Level Bi-Cycle Chess Tournament
Tournament in Tenkasi (TN)
28th June 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 8 BiCycles + 2 DGT Clock’s
Venue: Annai Meenakshi College of Education, Puliyangudi, Tenkasi (TN)
32nd Tamil Nadu State Team Chess Championship -2026
Tournament in Pudukkottai (TN)
02nd To 05th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
Venue: Muar Mandapaм, Marthandapuram 2nd Street, Opposite To Santhi Theatre, Pudukkottai (TN)
Eight Square Chess Academy – 2nd International FIDE Rated Below 1650 Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Chennai (TN)
03rd To 05th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 5,00,000/- + LED Tv’s – 9 + Laptop’s – 3
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai (TN)
6th ARS Tamil Nadu State Level Children’s & Open Chess Tournament
Tournament in Annanagar, Chennai (TN)
05th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Shri Krishnaswamy College For Women, Annanagar, Chennai (TN)
Tamil Nadu State Level Blitz Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Pudukkottai (TN)
05th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Muar Mandapam, Marthandapuram 2nd Street, Pudukkottai (TN)
2nd Masters Cup International Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament
Tournament in Tirunelveli (TN)
08th To 12th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 6,00,000/-
Venue: PSN College of Engineering & Technology, Tirunelveli (TN)
Warrior Chess Academy – 7th International FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Chennai (TN)
11th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Chennai (TN)
Chairman Trophy 4th SRM International Open FIDE Rating Rapid Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Kattankuluthur. Chengalpattu (TN)
12th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: Padma Bhushan Major Dhyan Chand Inddor Stadium, Kattankuluthur, Chengalpattu (TN)
Egg & Transport City 13th Tamilnadu State Level Children & Open Chess Tournament
Tournament in Namakkal (TN)
12th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000/-
Venue: The Navodaya Academy Sr. SEC. School-cbse, Near Toll Plaza Keerambur, Namakkal (TN)
John Dewey School Open & 9th TN State Level Schools & College Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Villupuram (TN)
12th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: John Dewey International Sr. SEC. School, Koliyanoor X-Rd. Bus Stop, Panankuppam, Villupuram (TN)
3rd Guna Chess Academy Tamil Nadu State Level Children’s & Open Chess Tournament
Tournament in Ambattur, Chennai (TN)
12th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Sethu Bhaskara Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Valliammai Street, Banu Nagar West, Ambattur, Chennai (TN)
6th Blitz Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Mylapore, Chennai (TN)
12th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 20,000/-
Venue: Chennai Citi Centre, Dr., Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai (TN)
24th Tamil Nadu U-25 Open and Girls Chess Championship -2026
Tournament in Arakkonam, Ranipet District (TN)
15th To 19th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000/-
Venue: The Town Hall, Stuartpet, Arakkonam, Ranipet District (TN)
6th KPK International FIDE Rating Below 1800 Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Valipalayam, Tiruppur (TN)
17th To 19th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000/-
Venue: Harvey Kumarasamykalyana Mandapam, Kannipiran Colony, Valipalayam, Tiruppur (TN)
1st RCA International FIDE Rating below 1800 Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Chennai (TN)
17th To 19th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai (TN)
International Chess Day Juniors Chess Festival -2026
Tournament in Coimbatore (TN)
18th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 6 DGT Chess Clock
Venue: Hotel M Inn, Mettupalayam Rd., Opposite Saibaba Kovil, Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore (TN)
International Chess Day Celebration – International FIDE Rapid Rating Open Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Coimbatore (TN)
19th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 3,00,000
Venue: Hotel M Inn, Mettupalayam Road, Sai Baba Colony, Coimbatore (TN)
2nd Tirupattur Open FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament – 2026
Tournament in Tirupattur (TN)
19th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Tirupattur (TN)
76th Tamil Nadu Open Chess Championship -2026
(State Selection For National Open Championship)
Tournament in Cuddalore (TN)
22nd To 26th July 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue:Rangroop Mahal, Muthaiya Nagar, Thirupapuliyur, Cuddalore (TN)
Vimana City 2nd International Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Thanjavur (TN)
29th July To 02nd August 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 11,00,000/- + 4 EV Bikes + 10 Bicycles
Venue: Kamala Subramaniam Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Pudukkottai Road, Thanjavur (TN)
United Educational Institution 4th International FIDE Rated Below 1800 Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Coimbatore (TN)
31st July To 02nd August 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: United Educational Institutions, Coimbatore (TN)
Modern Senior Secondary School 15th International Rating Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Nanganallur, Chennai (TN)
01st To 04th August 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 1,50,000/-
Venue: Modern Senior Sec. School, Modern School Rd., A. G.’s Office Colony, Nanganallur, Chennai (TN)
Viyugam Chess Academy – International Fide Rated Open Chess Tournament 2026
Tournament in Chennai (TN)
12th To 16th August 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 6,00,000/- +12 Smart TV + 10 DGT Clock
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai (TN)
Pudukkottai FIDE Rating Below 1700 Chess Tournament -2026 (CFPD 5th Edition)
Tournament in Tirugokarnam, Pudukkottai (TN)
14th To 16th August 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-
Venue: St Anthony’s Delhi Public School, Trichy Rd., Tirugokarnam, Pudukkottai (TN)
2nd Battle Field International FIDE Rating Below 1800 Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in (TN)
14th To 16th August 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: (TN)
1st Masters Cup FIDE Rated Below 1600 Chess Tournament -2026
Tournament in Tirunelveli (TN)
21st To 23rd August 2026
Total Cash Prize: Rs.
Venue: Tirunelveli (TN)
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