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.
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.)
2nd One Day Open Rapid
Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Kharagpur (W.B.)
23rd June 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 30,000/-
Venue Antarik Anusthan Bhaban Rayan (W.B.)
All Bengal Under-15 Rapid
Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Michael Nagar Kolkata (W.B.)
14th July 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 17,000/-
Venue : National Model High School Auditorium, Swamiji Park, Michael Nagar Kolkata (W.B.)
Bhabna Memorial
Invitational Chess Championship
Chess Tournament in Ukhra (W.B.)
20 th To 21st July 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 20,200/-
Venue : Khandra Community Hall,Ukhra-Andal Road, Ukhra (W.B.)
Chess Player’s Parent Forum
3rd One Day Rapid Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Jalpaiguri  (W.B.)
28th July 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 61,000/-
Venue : Techno India Group Public School Paharpur, Jalpaiguri (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
WB State Women’s Fide Rated
Chess Championship 2024
(Selection Tournament for National Women’s Chess Championship 2024)
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
01st To 04th August 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 90,000/-
Venue : Sahid Smriti Sangha (Dhakuria), K.P Roy Ln, Sahid Nagar, Garfa, Kolkata (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Memory Of Late Benoy Bhuson Barua
6th Senior Citizens (Above 60 yrs) Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
11th August 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 37,000/-
Venue : Dhanuka Dhunseri, Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy, 26, Chakraberia Lane, Kolkata (W.B.)
WB State U-19 Open & Girls Fide Rated
Chess Championship 2024
(Selection Tournament for National U-19 Chess Championship 2024)
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
15th To 19th August 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 1,55,000/-
Venue : Netaji Sports Complex Banquet Hall, Sonarpur Station Road, Kamalgazi, Narendrapur, Kolkata (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
Independence Cup One day Rapid
Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Alipurduar (W.B.)
15th August 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 30,000/-
Venue : Alipurduar, Sobhaganj (W.B.)
1st International One Day Rapid Rating
Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
22nd August 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 5 Lakhs
Venue : Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR)
9A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
St. Xavier’s College (Calcutta) Alumni Association
All Bengal FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
24th To 26th August 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 2 Lakhs
Venue :FR Depelchin Auditorium, St. Xavier’s College, 30 Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
TCCCA All India Open FIDE Rapid Rating
Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Chinsurah, Hooghly (W.B.)
31st August To 01st September 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 3 Lakhs
Venue : Chinsurah Indoor Stadium, Gorkha Ground, Chinsurah, Hooghly (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
WB State Under-11 Open & Girls Fide Rated
Chess Championship 2024
(Selection Tournament for U-11 National Chess Championship)
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
06th To 09th September 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs.Â
Venue : Kolkata Centre for Creativity, 777, Anandapur, E.M. Bypass, Kolkata (W.B.)
One Day All Bengal Rapid
Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Purba Medinipur (W.B.)
22nd September 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 33,000/-
Venue : Subarna Jayanti Bhaban, Salgechia, Tamluk, Purba Medinipur (W.B.)
WB State Under-09 Open & Girls Fide Rated
Chess Championship 2024
(Selection Tournament for U-09 National Chess Championship)
Chess Tournament in Majherhat, Kolkata (W.B.)
02nd To 05th October 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund:Â
Venue : ER Sports Complex, Majherhat, Kolkata (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
WB State Under-13 Open & Girls
Chess Championship 2024
(Selection Tournament for U-13 National Chess Championship)
Chess Tournament in Kolkata (W.B.)
14th To 18th October 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs.Â
Venue : The Haritage School, Chowbaga Rd, Anandapur, East Kolkata Twp, Kolkata (W.B.)
All Bengal One Day U-13 & Open RapidÂ
Chess Tournament -2024
Chess Tournament in Berhampore, Mushidabad (W.B.)
20th October 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 33,700/-
Venue: Jalsaghar Anusthan Bari, Near Hotel Fame, Kalikapur Road, Shilpotaluk, Berhampore, Mushidabad (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
WB State Under-15 Open & Girls Fide Rated
Chess Championship 2024
(Selection Tournament for U-15 National Chess Championship)
Chess Tournament in Jalpaiguri (W.B.)
24th To 27th October 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 97,000/-
Venue : SAI Complex, Biswabangla Krirangan, Jalpaiguri (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
1st Jalpaiguri CPPF-
International FIDE Rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament -2024
Chess Tournament in Jalpaiguri (W.B.)
28th To 29th October 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 2,25,000/-
Venue :Sports Authority of India (SAI) Complex, Biswabangla, Krirangan, Jalpaiguri (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form
3rd Edition City Centre Open Rapid
Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament inKolkata (W.B.)
10th November 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 82,600/-
Venue : City Centre-2, Newtown (CC2), Kolkata (W.B.)
Tata Steel Chess Festival
Chess Tournament in Alipore, Kolkata (W.B.)
13th To 17th November 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs.Â
Venue : Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium, Alipore, Kolkata (W.B.)
37th National Under-13 Open & Girls Chess
Championship 2024
Chess Tournament in Durgapur (W.B.)
17th To 23rd December 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 8,00,000/-
Venue : Sidhu Kanu Indoor Stadium, Recol Park, Durgapur (W.B.)
1st Royal Rivals Internatonal Open FIDE Rated
Chess Tournament -2024
Chess Tournament in Alipore, Kolkata (W.B.)
26th To 31th December 2024
Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 2,25,000/-
Venue : Majerhat Eastern Railway Sports Complex, , Goragacha Rd, Alipore Mint Colony, Alipore, Kolkata (W.B.)
Entry Google Form :- https://forms.gle/Entry_Form