Tamil Nadu Chess Tournament
Upcoming Chess Tournament 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
5th Capa Chess Academy
Tamil Nadu State Level Children & Open Chess -2025
Tournament in Periamet, Chennai (TN)
01st May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Hall Of Chess, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Chennai (TN)
1st Battle Field International FIDE Rating Open
Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Salem (TN)
01st To 05th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,001/-
Venue: Kailash Maansarovar School (CBSE), Kumaragiri Byepass Lane, Ammapet, Salem (TN)
5th SSS International Below 1800 FIDE RatedÂ
Chess Tournament
Tournament in Lenavilakku, Pudukkottai (TN)
02nd To 04th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: Chendhuran College of Engineering & Technology, Lenavilakku, Pudukkottai (TN)
Ash Chess HubÂ
Tamil Nadu State Level Children’s and Open Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Valasaravakkam, Chennai (TN)
04th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: The Holy Cross Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Valasaravakkam, Chennai (TN)
Gold Coin State Level Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Coimbatore (TN)
04th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 26,100/-
Venue: Sri Krishna Gounder Kalyana Mandapam, Ganapathy, Coimbatore  (TN)
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
Smart Chess Academy 1st International Open FIDE RatingÂ
Chess Tournament
Tournament in  Karur (TN)
08th To 11th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: Karur Vetri Vinayaga Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Karur (TN)
Velammal Ponneri International FIDE Rated Classical Open
Chess Tournament
Tournament in Panjetty, Chennai (TN)
08th To 11th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: The Velammal international School, Velammal Knowledge Park, High Road, Panjetty, Chennai (TN)
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
SRM 1st International FIDE Rating Open
Chess Tournament 2025
Tournament in Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu
15th To 18th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 5,00,000/-
Venue: Major Dhyan Chand Indoor Stadium, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu (TN)
Virudhai Vidhyalaya State Level Children and OpenÂ
Chess Tournament
Tournament in Virudhachalam (TN)
18th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Virudhai Vidhyalaya CBSE School , Erumanur salai, Virudhachalam (TN)
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
Annai Arul 1st International FIDE RatedÂ
Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Madambakkam, Chennai (TN)
21st To 25th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 5,00,000/-
Venue: Annai Arul Public School, Paduvanchery Main Rd, Madambakkam, Chennai (TN)
United Educational Institutions & Coimbatore District Chess Association
1st International Fide Rated Open Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Coimabatore (TN)
21st To 25th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: United Educational Institutions, Periyanaickenpalayam, Coimabatore (TN)
Below 1800 Battle Field International FIDE RatingÂ
Chess Tournament 2025
Tournament in Salem (TN)
23rd To 25th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,000/-
Venue: AVS College Of Arts & Science, Ramalingapuram, Salem (TN)
Little Japan 6th TN State Level Open & Children’sÂ
Chess Tournament -2025
Tournament in Sivakasi (TN)
25th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: AAA College of Engineering & Technology, Amathur, Sivakasi (TN)
Team 16- Tamil Nadu‎ State‎ Level‎ Children’s‎ & Open‎
 Chess Tournament-‎ 2025‎
Tournament in Periamet, Chennai (TN)
25th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Baynes Memorial Baptist Church Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Vepery High Rd, Periamet, Chennai (TN)
Friends Chess ClubÂ
1st International Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament
Tournament in Sulur, Coimbatore (TN)
27th To 30th May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,001/-
Venue: Kumaran Kottam Campus, Trichy Main Road, Kannampalayam, Sulur, Coimbatore (TN)
Warrior Chess Academy International FIDE Rated OpenÂ
Chess Tournament
Tournament in Nerkundram, Chennai (TN)
27th To 31st May 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,001/-
Venue: LBEAAR Matric Hr. Sec. School, Nerkundram, Chennai (TN)
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 Rated
Chess 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
Golden Knights Chess AcademyÂ
3rd International FIDE Rating Below 1800 Chess Tournament
06th To 08th June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 5,00,000/-
Venue: JHindusthan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore (TN)
2nd Namma Chess AcademyÂ
Tamil Nadu State Level Children’s & Open Chess Tournament -2025
08th June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai (TN)
31st Tamil Nadu State TeamÂ
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 GirlsÂ
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
Visalakshi- ArunachalamÂ
9th SCS International FIDE Rated Open Chess TournamentÂ
Tournament in Sivakasi (TN)
19th To 22nd June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,50,000/-Â
Venue: Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi (TN)
IMACS 4th State Level Chess Tournament
22nd June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000/-
Venue: Saranathan Engineering College,Trichy- Madurai Hwy,Panjappur,Trichy (TN)
ICC Tamil Nadu State levelÂ
Chess Tournament 2025 – 5th Edition
22nd June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/- + 4 Cycles + 2 DGT Clock
Venue: Sri Venkatalakshmi Kalyana Mandapam, Trichy Road, Singanallur, Coimbatore (TN)
Ash Chess Hub –Â
2nd TN State Level Children’s & Open Chess Tournament 2025
22nd June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-Â
Venue: Velankanni Public School, Kodungaiyur, Chennai (TN)
Rotary Club of Cuddalore Coastal City & Cuddalore Chess AcademyÂ
State Level Open & Children’s Chess Tournament
22nd June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/- + Chess Clock’s
Venue:Â CK College of Engineering and Technology, Chellankuppam, Cuddalore (TN)
PSNA Trophy 1st International FIDE Rated OpenÂ
Chess Tournament 2025
25th To 29th June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 6,00,000/-
Venue: PSNA College Of Engineering & Technology, Kothandaraman Nagar, Dindigul (TN)
NIFT-TEA College & Bharathi Chess AcademyÂ
2nd TN State Level Children & Open Chess Tournament 2025
29th June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000/-
Venue: NIFT-TEA College of Knitwear Fashion, Mudalipalayam, Tirupur (TN)
6th CAPA Chess AcademyÂ
Tamil Nadu‎ State‎ Level‎ Children’s‎ & Open‎ Chess Tournament-‎ 2025‎
29th June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Hall Of Chess, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Chennai (TN)
King Chess AcademyÂ
1st Tamil Nadu State Level Open & Children’s Chess Tournament
29th June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Annai Meenakshi College of Education, Puliyangudi,Tenkasi-District (TN)
Ten Ten Chess AcademyÂ
7th TN State level Chess Tournament
29th June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
Venue: Sree Iyappa Matriculation Higher Sec. School, Sholinganallur, Chennai (TN)
Bharath Chess Academy TN State Level Children and OpenÂ
Chess Tournament
29th June 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/- + 3 Gold Coin
Venue: Velankanni Public School Senior Secondary, Muthamizh Nagar, Kodungaiyur, Chennai (TN)
Nallu Memorial
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 LevelÂ
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)
3rd Bhaskar Chess Academy
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)
Star Chess Foundation
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)
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 EastÂ
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)
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)
AIM International FIDE Rated OpenÂ
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 Academy
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 Open
Chess Tournament -2025
20th To 24th August 2025
Total Cash Prize: Rs. 4,00,001/-
Venue: Akshaya College of Engineering & Technology, Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore (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)
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 International Youth Day Celebration 2025 –Â
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 Academy
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)
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