West Benga Chess Tournament
Upcoming Chess Tournament in the West Bengal -2024
Introduction
The West Bengal Chess Association (WBCA) is the official governing body for chess in the state of West Bengal, India. It is affiliated with the All India Chess Federation (AICF)Â
Objectives
The WBCA is responsible for promoting and organizing chess activities, tournaments, and events in West Bengal.
Tournaments and Events
The WBCA also selects and supports talented players to represent West Bengal in national and international chess competitions.
The West Bengal Chess Association (WBCA) collaborates with educational institutions, clubs, and chess academies to promote chess as an intellectual sport and to create a strong chess culture in the state. It organizes various chess events throughout the year, including state-level championships,
open tournaments, and rating tournaments.
The West Bengal Chess Association (WBCA) also works towards creating a platform for chess enthusiasts to interact, exchange ideas, and enhance their chess skills.
It promotes fair play, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct in chess, ensuring that the game is played in a competitive yet respectful environment.
1st All Bengal Open Rapid
Chess Tournament – 2024
Chess Tournament in Sugandha, Hooghly (W.B.)
07 th January 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 52,000/-
Venue : Sugandha Saradamoni Balika Vidyalaya Sugandha, Hooghly (W.B.)
1st Edition Tracks Of Strategy
Open International Rating Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur (W.B.)
10 th To 14 th January 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 1,51,000/-
Venue : SOUTH INSTITUTE, South Side, Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur (W.B.)
2nd War of Knights School
Chess Fide Rated Championship 2024
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
20 th To 25 th January 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 2 Lakhs
Venue : ICCR, 9A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani Rd, Kankaria Estates, Park Street area, Kolkata (W.B.)
3Rd Silguri Bidhan Market Byabasayee Samity
One Day Rapid Open & Age Group Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Silguri  (W.B.)
23 rd January 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 45,000/-
Venue : Bidhan Market Office Complex, Silguri (W.B.)
Gora Basu Memorial
All Bengal Open One Day Rapid Chess Tournament-2024
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W. B.)
18th February 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 70,600/-
Venue : Under Gariahat Brige Crossing, Gariahat, Kolkata (W. B.)
Google Entry form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
WB State Rapid & Blitz
Chess Championship 2024
(National Rapid & Blitz Selection 2024)
Chess Tournament in Mohispota (W. B.)
24th To 25th February 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 76,000/-
Venue : Narayana School Sodepur, Mohispota (W. B.)
2nd One day All Bengal Open Rapid
Chess Tourment-2024
Chess Tournament in Howrah (W.B.)
03rd March 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 90,000/-
Venue : Jagacha High School, Howrah (W.B.)
Google Entry form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Sonarpur Utsab Open Rapid
Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
08 To 10th March 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 52,500/-
Venue : Kamalgazi Netaji Sports Complex, P.S. Narendrapur, Kolkata (W.B.)
Google Entry form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Aikatan 3rd One Day Open Rapid
Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Hooghly (W.B.)
10th March 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 1,60,000/-
Venue : Kanaipur High School, Konnagar, Hooghly (W.B.)
Google Entry form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
2ND All Bengal Open Rapid & Blitz
Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
16th To 17th March 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 1,80,200/-
Venue : Eastern Railway Sports Academy Complex, 1, Gogachha Road, Alipore Mint Colony, Kolkata (W.B.)
Google Entry form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
One Day Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
24th March 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 1,11,111/-
Venue : Saha Nagar High School,Tollygunge Rd, P.O, Sahanagar, Kalighat, Kolkata (W.B.)
AICF Chess For Everyone
All India Open Fide International Rating Chess Tournament-2024
Chess Tournament in Purba Medinipur (W.B.)
27th To 31st March 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 46,000/-
Venue : Kulberia Bhimdeb Adarsha Vidyapith, Kulberia, Nimtouri, Tamluk, Purba Medinipur (W.B.)
Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
24th MCA All Bengal Open Rapid
Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Hooghly (W.B.)
07th April 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 51,900/-
Venue : Bidhan Chandra College, G.T.Road, Rishra, Hooghly (W.B.)
Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
2nd Edition Siliguri City Centre Open
Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Siliguri (W.B.)
07th April 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 62,400/-
Venue : Siliguri City Centre, Darjeeling District (W.B.)
Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Niru Sitani Memorial One Day Rapid
Chess Tournament -2024
Chess Tournament in Jalpaiguri  (W.B.)
11th April 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 18,600/-
Venue : Prabir Dutta Bhawan, Raikat Para, Jalpaiguri (W.B.)
5th DD-DBCA All India Open Rating
Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Kolkata  (W.B.)
11th April To 16th April 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 4 Lakhs
Venue : Dhanuka Dhunseri Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy 26, Chakraberia Lane, Kolkata (W.B.)
Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Maitree Chess Competition 2024
Chess Tournament in Siliguri (W.B.)
21st April 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 16,000/-
Venue : Bandhab Sangha, Subhashpally, Siliguri (W.B.)
16th CHESSMATE
The Inter School FIDE Rapid Rating Team Championship 2024
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
26th To 27th April 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 44,000/-
Venue : South Point High School,8217A, Ballygunge Place, Kolkata (W.B.)
MITRA CHARITABLE TRUST PRESENTS
International Fide Rapid Rating Chess Tournament-2024
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
04th To 06th May 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 5,55,000/-
Venue : Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR)
9A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
All Bengal Open & Age Group Rapid
Chess Tournament -2024
Chess Tournament in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas (W.B.)
11th To 12th May 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 35,500/-
Venue : Future Institute Of Engineering And Management, Sonarpur Station Road, Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Chess Player’s Parent Forum
2nd One Day Rapid Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Jalpaiguri  (W.B.)
12th May 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 81,600/-
Venue : Saint Paul’s School, Paharpur, Jalpaiguri (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Chess For Youth
Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
24th TO 27th May 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 2 Lakhs
Venue : Indian Council for Cultural Relations, ICCR, 9A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani Rd, Kankaria Estates, Park Street Area, Kolkata (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
All Bengal Open Rapid
Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Dumdum (W.B.)
09th June 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 1 Lakhs
Venue : Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Technology, Dumdum (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
WB State Under-17 Open & Girls Fide Rated
Chess Championship 2024
(Selection Tournament for U-17 National Chess Championship)
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
14th To 17th June 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 1,40,000/-
Venue : E. R. Sports Complex, 1, Gogachha Road, Alipore Mint Colony, Kolkata (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
All Bengal Open Classical
Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Kharagpur (W.B.)
22nd To 23rd June 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 38,400/-
Venue :Balaji Mandir Pally Unnayan Samity, Malancha, Kharagpur (W.B.)