by Top 100 exciting chess tournaments happening across India in March 2026 that you (or your chess circle) might want to follow or join:
- Kick off March with the 4th Anniversary Phoenix ChessBase India Chess Club FIDE Rapid & Blitz Tournament on 1 March in Mumbai, celebrating four years of vibrant chess action!
- On 1 March, top talents will also compete in open tournaments in Bengaluru’s Ananth Nagar and Hoodi, offering plenty of trophies and medals for winners across age groups.
- Chess lovers in Davangere, Karnataka can look forward to the DKS CUP Open Rapid Chess Tournament on 15 March — a great chance to test your skills in a fast-paced event.
- From 27–31 March in Mangalore, the 2nd Grand RCC International Rating Festival brings six exciting events including Classical, Rapid, Blitz, Freestyle, and Puzzle Solving competitions.
- And from 26–31 March, chess players of all levels can join the Grand Prix FIDE Tournament in Jammu & Kashmir, featuring multiple rounds of rated play toward season-long honours.
| Tournament | from | to | Location |
| HARYANA CUP Below 1900 Rapid Chess Tournament at Infinia World School, Panipaton 31st March 2026 | 20260331 | 20260331 | Infinia World School, Sector-39, TDI City, Panipat |
| HARYANA CUP: The Little Grandmaster Open Under-11 Chess Tournament at InfiniaWorld School, Panipat on 31st March 2026 | 20260331 | 20260331 | |
| 37th RCC STS INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATED BLITZ CHESS CUP @ DKfrom 30th – 31st March | 20260330 | 20260331 | St. Theresas School Bethany Institution Bendur Mangalore |
| 35th RCC STS INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATED BLITZ CHESS CUP @ DKon 29th March | 20260329 | 20260329 | St. Theresas School Bethany Institution Bendur Mangalore |
| 1ST JNANADEEPTI UNDER-16 CHESS TOURNAMENT, DHARAWADBATCH -01 | 20260329 | 20260329 | DHARAWAD |
| 1ST JNANADEEPTI UNDER-16 CHESS TOURNAMENT, DHARAWADBATCH -02 | 20260329 | 20260329 | DHARAWAD |
| 29th March, INVITATION BELOW 1800 OPEN PRIZE MONEY CHESS TOURNAMENT AT PRAGATHINAGAR, HYD ENTRY FEE Rs.1000 (FREE LUNCH FOR PLAYERS) 8374153718 PRIZE MONEY 60K | 20260329 | 20260329 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ne5CZB7UE5SuLJBF6 |
| 29th March, UNDER-08 INVITATION PRIZE MONEY CHESS TOURNAMENT AT PRAGATHINAGAR, HYD ENTRY FEE Rs.900 (FREE LUNCH FOR PLAYERS) 8374153718 | 20260329 | 20260329 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ne5CZB7UE5SuLJBF6 |
| 29th March, UNDER-11 INVITATION PRIZE MONEY CHESS TOURNAMENT AT PRAGATHINAGAR, HYD ENTRY FEE Rs.900 (FREE LUNCH FOR PLAYERS) 8374153718 | 20260329 | 20260329 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ne5CZB7UE5SuLJBF6 |
| 29th March, UNDER-13 INVITATION PRIZE MONEY CHESS TOURNAMENT AT PRAGATHINAGAR, HYD ENTRY FEE Rs.900 (FREE LUNCH FOR PLAYERS) 8374153718 | 20260329 | 20260329 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ne5CZB7UE5SuLJBF6 |
| 29th March, UNDER-17 INVITATION PRIZE MONEY CHESS TOURNAMENT AT PRAGATHINAGAR, HYD ENTRY FEE Rs.900 (FREE LUNCH FOR PLAYERS) 8374153718 | 20260329 | 20260329 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ne5CZB7UE5SuLJBF6 |
| 3RD LATE M M KHANNUR MEMORIAL RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENTKSCA EVENT CODE : KSCA/G124/2526 | 20260329 | 20260329 | Khannur Vidyanikethan School, Hunasikatti Road, Ranebennur |
| 59th BRDCA – OPEN & Age Category Rapid Chess Tournament (29th March 2026)Event Code: KSCA/G210/2526 | 20260329 | 20260329 | Sri Manjunatha Swamy Kalyana Mantapa, Katamnallur Gate, Hoskote, Bangalore RURAL |
| CHESS KLUB All India FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament – BangalorePrize fund Rs 2,00,000 AICF code 461848/KA(R)/2026 on 29th March 2026 | 20260329 | 20260329 | ACS Convention Hall, Kengeri Satellite Town, Kambipura, Karnataka 560074 |
| PANCHKULA OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026UNDER 9, 13, OPEN | 20260329 | 20260329 | PANCHKULA |
| RCC FREESTYLE CHESS TOURNAMENT @DK On 29th March | 20260329 | 20260329 | St. Theresas School Bethany Institution Bendur Mangalore |
| YEARS 3rd , SEASON 2nd SUNDAY CHESSS LEAGUE , AGE CATEGORY & OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY, 29th March 2026 | 20260329 | 20260329 | |
| 34th RCC STS INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATED RAPID CHESS CUP @ DKon 28th March | 20260328 | 20260329 | St. Theresas School Bethany Institution Bendur Mangalore |
| 3RD LATE M M KHANNUR MEMORIAL TEAM CHESS TOURNAMENTKSCA EVENT CODE : KSCA/G124/2526 | 20260328 | 20260328 | Khannur Vidyanikethan School, Hunasikatti Road, Ranebennur |
| BKCC – Age Category Chess Tournament (28th March 2026)Event Code: KSCA/G203/2526 | BUDCA/G100/2526 | 20260328 | 20260328 | VIBGYOR Rise School, Panathur, Bengaluru |
| Ram Navmi Classical Chess Tournament – Combined, 28-29 MarchTime Control-30 + 30 | 20260328 | 20260329 | Gandhi Bhavan Internal Rd, Kothrud, Pune |
| Ram Navmi Classical Chess Tournament – Combined, 28-29 MarchTime Control-30 + 30 | 20260328 | 20260329 | Gandhi Bhavan Internal Rd, Kothrud, Pune |
| 2nd Skillcraft International below 1800 Classical FIDE Rated Chess Tournament(27-29 March 2026) Prize Fund 15,00,000/- | 20260327 | 20260329 | Thyagraj Sports Complex, Delhi |
| RCC Speed Puzzle Solving Tournament @ DK on 27th March | 20260327 | 20260327 | St. Theresas School Bethany Institution Bendur Mangalore |
| ONE DAY CHESS TOURNAMENT FOR THE BLIND AT BANDEL | 20260326 | 20260326 | BANDEL |
| 2nd Khelo Chess India Classical Fide Rating Tournament 2026 Total Prize 1.5 Lakh*Up to 128 Players [ 64 Boards ] Only | 20260323 | 20260331 | Khelo Chess India Club, Sage International School , Bhopal |
| [Blitz] SCC Rapid & Blitz Tournament (Season 1) Wakad Prize Fund (₹42500) (Contact +91 8329056721 ) | 20260322 | 20260322 | CBSE Euro School, Bhumkar Chowk, Wakad, Pune – 411057 |
| [Rapid] SCC Rapid & Blitz Tournament (Season 1) Wakad Prize Fund (₹42500) (Contact +91 8329056721 ) | 20260322 | 20260322 | CBSE Euro School, Bhumkar Chowk, Wakad, Pune – 411057 |
| 08th JMD Chess Tournament- Category- Open | 20260322 | 20260322 | CT World School,66 Feet Road Near CT Group of Institution,Jalandhar |
| 08th JMD Chess Tournament- Category- U09 MixedPrizes for All Players | 20260322 | 20260322 | CT World School,66 Feet Road Near CT Group of Institution,Jalandhar |
| 08th JMD Chess Tournament- Category- U13 Mixed | 20260322 | 20260322 | CT World School,66 Feet Road Near CT Group of Institution,Jalandhar |
| 08th JMD Chess Tournament- Category- U17 Mixed | 20260322 | 20260322 | CT World School,66 Feet Road Near CT Group of Institution,Jalandhar |
| 13th SCA CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP OPENWITH GRAND PRIZES,ORGANIZED BY:- SAHIL CHESS ACADEMY | 20260322 | 20260322 | |
| 13th SCA CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP UNDER-13WITH GRAND PRIZES,ORGANIZED BY:- SAHIL CHESS ACADEMY | 20260322 | 20260322 | |
| 13th SCA CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP UNDER-17WITH GRAND PRIZES,ORGANIZED BY:- SAHIL CHESS ACADEMY | 20260322 | 20260322 | |
| 13th SCA CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP UNDER-9WITH GRAND PRIZES,ORGANIZED BY:- SAHIL CHESS ACADEMY | 20260322 | 20260322 | |
| 26th Maverick Age Group Chess Tournament 2026For More Details Contact IA NI Mr. Rahul Joshi – 09699125204 | 20260322 | 20260322 | Saarthi Banquet , Ganesh Gawade Road , Mulund West |
| 29th HAZARIBAGH OPEN DISTRICT CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP- 26 | 20260322 | 20260324 | RANI SATI MANDIR, NEAR BADA AKHADA HAZARIBAGH |
| 2nd MAHE BLR All-India Open FIDE Rated Blitz Chess Tournament-2026Prize fund Rs 3,00,000 AICF code 465880KA(R)/2026 on 22nd March 2026 | 20260322 | 20260322 | Manipal Academy of Higher Education Bengaluru, Yelahanka, Bengaluru |
| 3RD MAHARATHI INTERNATIONAL OPEN BLITZ FIDE CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | 20260322 | 20260322 | THYAGRAJ STADIUM, INA COLONY, NEW DELHI, DELHI 110003 |
| 7th Tarabai Shinde FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 444971/MH(R)/2026; Mumbai22 Mar 2026 WA 98209 88026 Navi Mumbai | 20260322 | 20260322 | Agri Koli Sanskriti Bhavan, Nerul, Sector 24, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400706 |
| ASHTAVINAYAK TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 2026, Prize Fund – Rs. 1,51,000/- , Date – 22ndMarch, 2026, More details – 9820121241/9653154485 (Whatsapp Only) | 20260322 | 20260322 | Swami Vivekanand International School, MG Cross Road No.1, Kandivali, Mumbai -67 |
| E4-D4 Challengers Vishy Rapsical Open Tournament Bhopal 2026 | 20260322 | 20260322 | E3/97 Arera Colony Near 10 No. Market, Bhopal |
| KB Chess Academy 3rd Classical Practice Chess Tournament-2026 | Contact:7013514777 | | 20260322 | 20260322 | |
| ONE DAY OPEN RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT , ARAMBATI , KHARAGPUR | 20260322 | 20260322 | Arambati Sports Association |
| Sri Duvvuri Balakrishna Murthy Memorial AP State Open Tournament. Total Cash Prize 60,000/- | 20260322 | 20260322 | |
| Crown square chess academy organizes 1st International Rapid chess TournamentTOTAL PRIZE MONEY ₹4,00,000 /- FOR MORE INFORMATION: RAWAL SIR (7797577779) | 20260321 | 20260322 | SAMA INDOOR SPORTS COMPLEX – VADODARA |
| 13th Raktabh Dutta Choudhury Memorial Inter School Chess Tournament 2026 {Above Class III(3)} For details : Ravi Kant : 8011727200 | 20260321 | 20260324 | Assam Jatiya Bidyalay |
| 13th Raktabh Dutta Choudhury Memorial Inter School Chess Tournament 2026 {Upto Class III(3)} For details : Ravi Kant : 8011727200 | 20260321 | 20260324 | Assam Jatiya Bidyalay |
| 1st GH Raisoni Ujjain Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026, Prize Fund-2 LAKH21st & 22nd March 2026 | 20260321 | 20260322 | Stanford International School, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh |
| 3RD MAHARATHI INTERNATIONAL OPEN RAPID FIDE RATED CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | 20260321 | 20260322 | THYAGRAJ STADIUM, INA COLONY, NEW DELHI, DELHI 110003 |
| MAA MANIK MEMORIAL OPEN CLASSICAL CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | 20260321 | 20260322 | |
| Premier Chess Academy Organizes Classical FIDE Rated Tournament (Chess for Everyone) Event Code 461220/KL/2026- FREE ENTRY ZERO CASH PRIZE | 20260320 | 20260323 | Premier Chess Academy, 3rd Floor, Dianby World, Vazhuthacaud, Trivandrum, Kerala |
| Radhika Resort Kota Open Chess Tournament (19th March 2026) | 20260319 | 20260319 | Radhika Marriage Garden & Amusement Park, Thekra Road, Kota |
| The 3rd Xaverian International FIDE Rating Open Chess Tournament 2026DATE;19/03/26 to 22/03/26; Contact; 8940284805 | 20260319 | 20260322 | Lebeau Auditorium, St. Xavier’s College Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli |
| 1st Rajkumar Sanajaoba Memorial U-20 Chess Tournament 2026 | 20260318 | 20260322 | |
| 1st CHECKMATE OPEN & AGE GROUP RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 -15th March 2026 | 20260315 | 20260315 | Nexus Mall, Koramangala, Bangalore-560030 |
| 25th Maverick Age Group Chess Tournament 2026For More Details Contact IA NI Mr. Rahul Joshi – 08779696204 | 20260315 | 20260315 | Shreerang Vidyalaya School , Hathyogi Guruji Nikam Marg , Thane West |
| 25th Maverick Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2026For More Details Contact IA NI Rahul Joshi : 08779696204 | 20260315 | 20260315 | Shreerang Vidyalaya , Hathyogi Guruji Marg , Thane West |
| 2nd S.R.B Memorial Cup_Chess for Everymonth @ Burdwan | 20260315 | 20260315 | Burdwan |
| 3rd Talent Identification Open Chess Tournament @ Sri Brahmendral Chess Academy,Namakkal on 15/03/2026 (First 20 Entries only) @ G. Prasath 94439 50634 | 20260315 | 20260315 | Sri Brahmendral Chess Academy, Nilari Towers, Near Golden Palace, Namakkal |
| 5th ARS Tamil Nadu State Level Children’s Chess Tournament @ 15 March 2026For Details Contact: Mr. Saravanan S – 9952021133 | 20260315 | 20260315 | AVPT Senior Secondary School CBSE, Kamaraj Nagar, Avadi, Chennai – 600071 |
| 6th Navin Kumar Sinha Memorial International FIDE Rapid Rating ChessChampionship 2026 | 20260315 | 20260315 | Khirwal Banquet Hall,Sadar Bazar, Chaibasa, Jharkhand |
| Bishop Lover 3rd Below 1800 Rapid Chess Tournament on 15th March, 2026 Sunday | 20260315 | 20260315 | Dwarka Sector 6, New Delhi |
| Chess School Erode | 20260315 | 20260315 | Kids Chess Academy Erode |
| Morphy Chess Academy’s 7th Inter School Chess Tournament 2026 | 20260315 | 20260315 | Chennai |
| SRCA BLITZ BATTLE CHESS TOURNAMENT 15 MAR 26 | 20260315 | 20260315 | BINGE CENTRAL, CANDOR TECHSPACE NOIDA, SECTOR-62 UP |
| SRCA OPEN RAPID PLAY CHESS TOURNAMENT 15 MAR 26 | 20260315 | 20260315 | BINGE CENTRAL, CANDOR TECHSPACE NOIDA, SECTOR-62 UP |
| SRCA U09 RAPID PLAY CHESS TOURNAMENT 15 MAR 26 | 20260315 | 20260315 | BINGE CENTRAL, CANDOR TECHSPACE NOIDA, SECTOR-62 UP |
| SRCA U11 RAPID PLAY & BLITZ BATTLE CHESS TOURNAMENT 15 MAR 26 | 20260315 | 20260315 | BINGE CENTRAL, CANDOR TECHSPACE NOIDA, SECTOR-62 UP |
| SRCA U13 RAPID PLAY & BLITZ BATTLE CHESS TOURNAMENT 15 MAR 26 | 20260315 | 20260315 | BINGE CENTRAL, CANDOR TECHSPACE NOIDA, SECTOR-62 UP |
| Uttar Dinajpur District Chess Championship – 2026 | 20260315 | 20260315 | Caritas Hall, Rabindra Pally, East Netaji Pally, Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur |
| V Chess Academy Below 1800 (Rs60,000/-)Prize Money Chess Tournment on 15th MarchContact 8688461766 ,Venue Vijayalakshmi Garden , Jeedimetla. Free Lunch for All | 20260315 | 20260315 | Jeedimetla, Vijayalakshmi Garden |
| V Chess Academy Under-11 Prize Money Chess Tournment on 15th MarchCell-8688461766 , Venue Vijayalakshmi Garden ,Apurupa Colony. Free Lunch for ALL | 20260315 | 20260315 | Jeedimetla Hyderabad |
| V Chess Academy Under-15 Prize Money Chess Tournment on 15th MarchCell-8688461766 , Venue Vijayalakshmi Garden ,Apurupa Colony. Free Lunch for ALL | 20260315 | 20260315 | Jeedimetla, Hyderabad |
| V Chess Academy Under-8 Prize Money Chess Tournment on 15th MarchCell-8688461766 , Venue Vijayalakshmi Garden ,Apurupa Colony. Free Lunch for ALL | 20260315 | 20260315 | |
| Women’s Day Special KBA 2nd Open And Age Category Rapid Chess TournamentFor Registration Contact IA Shraddha Vinchwekar | 20260315 | 20260315 | Sinhgad Law College, Ambegaon, Pune |
| 3RD BHADOHI OPEN RAPID Chess Tournament | 20260314 | 20260314 | SUNBEAM SCHOOL RAJPURA CHAURAHA BHADOHI |
| 6th SkillCraft below 1900 Classical Chess Tournament | 14th-15th March 2026 | Prize Fund: ₹ 1,21,000/- | 20260314 | 20260315 | Delhi |
| Bishop Lover 3rd Below 1500 Rapid Chess Tournament on 14th March, 2026 Saturday | 20260314 | 20260314 | Dwarka Sec-6, New Delhi |
| CHRIST SCHOOL CISCE 1st INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATED RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT-2026 | 20260314 | 20260314 | CHRIST SCHOOL CISCE, DHARMARAM COLLEGE Road, Bangalore |
| H2E Power Systems Maharashtra U-17 Open Fide Rating Chess ChampionshipChatrapati Sambhaji Nagar | 20260312 | 20260314 | Tirumala Mangal Karyalay,Pundlik Nagar,Gajanan Maharaj Mandir Road, |
| H2E Power Systems Maharashtra State U-17 Girls FIDE Rating Chess ChampionshipChatrapati Sambhaji Nagar | 20260312 | 20260314 | Tirumala Mangal Karyalay,Pundlik Nagar,Gajanan Maharaj Mandir Road, |
| RVDCA – CHESS ROCKS ACADEMY- 2NDSPECIAL WOMENS DAY ALL -district LEVEL Chess Tournament -2026RI VENKATESHWARA POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE | 20260308 | 20260308 | SRI VENKATESHWARA POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE- ADUKUPMARAI VELLORE |
| © ℹ International Women’s Day Special Chessinfo’s 6th Tamilnadu State Level Women’s Open Chess Tournament – 2026 – Contact: 9566644022 Dt: 08-03-2026 © ℹ | 20260308 | 20260308 | CSI Girls Hr Sec School, Tirupattur. |
| 14th Ramabai Ranade Chess tournament, Open, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 08th Marchhttps://circlechess.com/registration?id=49977, WA 9820988026; | 20260308 | 20260308 | Shree Siddhi Marriage Hall, Utkrsha Building, Sector-12, Kharghar, 410210 |
| 14th Ramabai Ranade Chess tournament, U07, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 08th Marchhttps://circlechess.com/registration?id=49977, WA 9820988026; | 20260308 | 20260308 | Shree Siddhi Marriage Hall, Utkrsha Building, Sector-12, Kharghar, 410210 |
| 14th Ramabai Ranade Chess tournament, U09, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 08th Marchhttps://circlechess.com/registration?id=49977, WA 9820988026; | 20260308 | 20260308 | Shree Siddhi Marriage Hall, Utkrsha Building, Sector-12, Kharghar, 410210 |
| 14th Ramabai Ranade Chess tournament, U11, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 08th Marchhttps://circlechess.com/registration?id=49977, WA 9820988026; | 20260308 | 20260308 | Shree Siddhi Marriage Hall, Utkrsha Building, Sector-12, Kharghar, 410210 |
| 14th Ramabai Ranade Chess tournament, U13, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 08th Marchhttps://circlechess.com/registration?id=49977, WA 9820988026; | 20260308 | 20260308 | Shree Siddhi Marriage Hall, Utkrsha Building, Sector-12, Kharghar, 410210 |
| 1st Purva Pednekar Chess Academy one day chess tournament. Open category | 20260308 | 20260308 | Rameshwar hall , kasar ali -Pen , Raigad . |
| 1st Purva Pednekar Chess Academy one day chess tournament. Under 09 category | 20260308 | 20260308 | Rameshwar hall , kasar ali -Pen , Raigad . |
| 1st Purva Pednekar Chess Academy one day chess tournament. Under 10 category | 20260308 | 20260308 | Rameshwar hall , kasar ali -Pen , Raigad . |
| 1st Purva Pednekar Chess Academy one day chess tournament.Open Women’s category | 20260308 | 20260308 | Rameshwar hall , kasar ali -Pen , Raigad . |
| 1st Purva Pednekar Chess Academy one day chess tournament.Under 12 category | 20260308 | 20260308 | Rameshwar hall , kasar ali -Pen , Raigad . |
| 1st Purva Pednekar Chess Academy one day chess tournament.Under 15 category | 20260308 | 20260308 | Rameshwar hall , kasar ali -Pen , Raigad . |
| 1st Purva Pednekar Chess Academy one day chess tournament.Under 16 category | 20260308 | 20260308 | Rameshwar hall , kasar ali -Pen , Raigad . |
| 1st Velammal Bodhi Campus Open & Age Category Tournament – 8th March 2026KSCA EVENT CODE: KSCA/G206/2526, BUDCA Event Code: BUDCA/G099/2526 | 20260308 | 20260308 | Shivanahalli, No.18/1 & 18/2, opposite Surabhi Layout, Yelahanka, Bengaluru-64 |
| 6th City Center Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 | 20260308 | 20260308 | City Centre New Town |
| ८ मार्च जागतिक महिला दिना निम्मित राज्यस्तरीय बुद्धिबळ स्पर्धा पाथर्डी जि.अहिल्यानगर | 20260308 | 20260308 |
