December is shaping up to be an exciting month for chess enthusiasts across India. From aspiring young players and club-level competitors to experienced FIDE-rated players and international grandmasters, the final month of 2026 offers an impressive range of competitive opportunities.
The December 2026 tournament calendar features events across several Indian states, covering classical chess, rapid, blitz, international FIDE-rated competitions, school championships and age-category tournaments.
For players looking to improve their ratings, gain tournament experience or simply experience the thrill of competitive chess, December offers plenty of reasons to get onto the chessboard.
1. A packed national chess calendar
The tournament calendar features 100 listed entries, including multiple categories and stages of some events.
Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra lead the calendar in terms of representation, followed by Karnataka, Kerala and Haryana.
Other states and regions represented include Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Goa, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Nagaland, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
This geographical spread reflects the growing popularity of organised chess and the expanding network of academies, associations and tournament organisers across the country.
2. Major tournaments to watch in December 2026
Here are some notable tournaments featured in the calendar.
Athens of the East – 6th International Grandmaster Open
- Dates: 22–31 December
- Location: Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Format: Multiple tournament stages and categories are listed in the calendar.
One of the prominent multi-day chess events towards the end of December, this tournament offers an important competitive platform for players in the region.
Pune Grand Slam Chess Festival
- Classical: 24–28 December
- Blitz: 27 December
- Rapid: 29 December
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra
The festival offers players opportunities to compete across different time controls. Its combination of classical, rapid and blitz formats makes it an interesting event for players with varied playing styles.
2nd Maharathi International FIDE Rated Classical Chess Tournament
- Dates: 24–28 December
- Location: New Delhi
A multi-day classical tournament providing a competitive platform for players participating in FIDE-rated chess.
3rd Bhilwara International Open FIDE Classical Rating Tournament
- Dates: 25–30 December
- Location: Bhilwara, Rajasthan
An important classical chess opportunity towards the end of the month.
1st Bhilwara International Open FIDE Rapid Rating Tournament
- Dates: 26–27 December
- Location: Bhilwara, Rajasthan
A rapid-format event for players looking to test their tactical skills and decision-making under time pressure.
3rd Ramabai Ranade FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tournament
- Dates: 25–30 December
- Location: Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Another notable multi-day classical chess event in Maharashtra.
24th North East FIDE Rating Chess Championship
- Dates: 15–19 December
- Location: Nagaland
An important regional competitive opportunity that highlights the contribution of Northeast India to the country’s chess ecosystem.
VYBEN International Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament
- Dates: 10–13 December
- Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
A multi-day rated tournament offering competitive exposure to players from Andhra Pradesh and beyond.
3. Rapid and blitz chess: Speed, accuracy and decision-making
Rapid and blitz formats continue to attract players because they combine competitive intensity with exciting gameplay.
Some interesting events listed include:
- 7th Blitz Open Chess Tournament – Chennai Citi Centre, 5 December.
- INVENTIVE 2.0 All India FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament – Bengaluru, 5 December.
- 3rd International FIDE Rapid Rated Open Championship by Playu – Chennai, 6 December.
- 8th Tarabai Shinde FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament – 6 December.
- 1st SCC All India FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament – Goa, 12–13 December.
- 3rd Mumbai Masters Chess Tournament – Mumbai, 19 December.
- GH Raisoni Memorial Amravati One Day Rapid Chess Tournament – 28 December.
Rapid and blitz chess demand quick calculation, pattern recognition and effective time management. They are excellent formats for players looking to sharpen their practical playing strength.
4. Opportunities for young chess players
One of the most encouraging aspects of the December calendar is the number of tournaments specifically designed for children and young players.
Some noteworthy events include:
Chess tournaments for children and age categories
- 4th Rotaract RUAS – Children Chess Academy Below 18 – Bengaluru, 28–30 December.
- 3rd Rotaract RUAS – Children Chess Academy All India – Bengaluru, 23–27 December.
- 24th Chessmii Under-10 and Under-15 tournaments – Kerala, 21 December.
- Chessora Under-09, Under-12 and Under-15 Rapid Championships – Gurugram, 12 December.
- Play Chess Academy Under-10 Rapid Championship – Gurugram, 6 December.
- Prime Engage Children’s Chess Tournament – Chennai, 5 December.
- Checkmate Sports Academy Under-12 and Under-17 tournaments – Gujarat, 6 December.
- 4th Universal Age Category Chess Tournament – Karnataka, 12 December.
These tournaments offer young players an opportunity to experience competitive environments, develop confidence, learn tournament discipline and interact with players from different backgrounds.
For parents, enrolling children in organised chess competitions can be a valuable step towards developing analytical thinking, concentration and sportsmanship.
5. More tournaments and regional opportunities
The calendar also features several other interesting events:
- Mahaguru Chashak: 1st Joseph D’Souza Memorial Open – Pune, 5–6 December.
- 1st Adhiraj Gadchiroli International Open FIDE Rapid – Maharashtra, 6 December.
- 1st Late Shriram Kute Guruji Memorial All India Open – Maharashtra, 13 December.
- 1st Late Sunil Swarup Barse Memorial All India Open – Jalgaon, 20 December.
- 50th Shivani All India Below 1800 Mega Chess Championship – Lucknow, 19–20 December.
- 3rd M.A.L.C. All Kerala Below 1700 Chess Tournament – Kerala, 26 December.
- 1st Charavyuh Rapid Open Chess Tournament – Pune, 12 December.
- 1st SCC All India FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament – Goa, 12–13 December.
The variety of events demonstrates how chess is increasingly accessible to players across different age groups, ratings and experience levels.
6. How players should prepare for December tournaments
Participating in a chess tournament requires more than knowing openings and memorising moves. Consistent preparation and practical discipline are equally important.
Here are five suggestions for players:
1. Practise regularly: Play longer games as well as rapid and blitz formats to improve decision-making.
2. Analyse previous games: Identify tactical mistakes, missed opportunities and recurring weaknesses.
3. Improve opening preparation: Develop a dependable opening repertoire rather than memorising too many variations.
4. Manage tournament fitness: Maintain adequate sleep, hydration and concentration throughout multi-round events.
5. Carry the right equipment: A good-quality chess set, clock and scorebook can make training and practice more effective.
Players should also check the latest tournament circulars, registration deadlines, entry fees, eligibility criteria, FIDE rating requirements and playing schedules with the respective organisers before travelling.
7. The bigger picture: India’s growing chess ecosystem
The December calendar reflects an important development in Indian chess.
The growth of regional tournaments, international opens, school-level competitions and age-category championships is creating more opportunities for players to compete and improve.
Chess is no longer restricted to a few established centres. Cities and towns across India are increasingly hosting organised competitions, helping discover new talent and strengthen the grassroots chess ecosystem.
For aspiring players, every tournament is an opportunity to learn. For academies, it is a chance to develop talent. For parents, it is an opportunity to encourage a lifelong intellectual sport.
The next generation of Indian chess champions will emerge not only from international championships but also from the thousands of local tournaments that nurture their early journeys.
Conclusion: Make December a month of chess!
Whether you are an aspiring grandmaster, a competitive club player, a parent encouraging your child or simply someone who loves the game, December 2026 offers plenty of opportunities to experience competitive chess.
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| No. | Tournament | from | to | Location | State |
| 1 | Athens of the East 6th International Grandmaster O | 2026/12/29 | 2026/12/31 | VALLABA VIDYALAYA CBSE SCHOOL.Alagar Kovill Main ad, Arumbanur Madural-625104 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 2 | Pune Grand Slam Chess Festival – RAPIDOrganised by | 2026/12/29 | 2026/12/29 | EuroSchool Wakad – CBSE School, Bhumkar Chowk RD, Wakad – Pune 411057 | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 3 | Pune International Speed Chess Festival – BLITZ R | 2026/12/29 | 2026/12/29 | GGIS Tathwade, Newale Wasti, Tathawade, Pune | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 4 | Pune International Speed Chess Festival – Rapid R | 2026/12/29 | 2026/12/29 | GGIS Tathwade, Newale Wasti, Tathawade, Pune | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 5 | 4th Rotaract RUAS – Children Chess Academy Below 1 | 2026/12/28 | 2026/12/30 | Dwaraka Hall, M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS), Bengaluru | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 6 | GH Raisoni Memorial Amravati One Day Rapid Chess T | 2026/12/28 | 2026/12/28 | Bajaj Mangal Karyalaya Kishna Nagar,Amravati MS | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 7 | POTHIGAI CHESS PEAK CHAMPION 2026 Free Entry Con | 2026/12/27 | 2026/12/27 | PAVOORCHATRAM, TENKASI DIST | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 8 | Pune Grand Slam Chess Festival – BLITZOrganised by | 2026/12/27 | 2026/12/27 | EuroSchool Wakad – CBSE School, Bhumkar Chowk RD, Wakad – Pune 411057 | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 9 | 1st Bhilwara International Open FIDE Rapid Rating | 2026/12/26 | 2026/12/27 | Sri Mahesh Vatika, Near Roadways Bus Stand Bhilwara | Rajasthan / राजस्थान |
| 10 | 3RD M.A.L.C- ALL KERALA BELOW 1700 CHESS TOURNAMEN | 2026/12/26 | 2026/12/26 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Community Hall, Eriyad Panchayat, Kodungallur, Thrissur. | Kerala / കേരളം |
| 11 | 3RD M.A.L.C- ALL KERALA BELOW 1700 CHESS TOURNAMEN | 2026/12/26 | 2026/12/26 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Community Hall, Eriyad Panchayat, Kodungallur, Thrissur. | Kerala / കേരളം |
| 12 | 3RD M.A.L.C- ALL KERALA BELOW 1700 CHESS TOURNAMEN | 2026/12/26 | 2026/12/26 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Community Hall, Eriyad Panchayat, Kodungallur, Thrissur. | Kerala / കേരളം |
| 13 | Athens of the East 6th International Grandmaster O | 2026/12/26 | 2026/12/28 | VALLABA VIDYALAYA CBSE SCHOOL.Alagar Kovill Main ad, Arumbanur Madural-625104 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 14 | 3rd Bhilwara International Open FIDE Classical Rat | 2026/12/25 | 2026/12/30 | Sri Mahesh Vatika, Near Roadways Bus Stand Bhilwara | Rajasthan / राजस्थान |
| 15 | 3rd Ramabai Ranade FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tou | 2026/12/25 | 2026/12/30 | Utkarsha building, Sector 12, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 16 | Athens of the East 6th International Grandmaster O | 2026/12/25 | 2026/12/25 | VALLABA VIDYALAYA CBSE SCHOOL.Alagar Kovill Main ad, Arumbanur Madural-625104 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 17 | Zubeen garg One day Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 (2 | 2026/12/25 | 2026/12/25 | Assam / অসম | |
| 18 | 2nd Maharathi International FIDE Rated Classical C | 2026/12/24 | 2026/12/28 | Marina Dreams Banquets , Wazirpur, New Delh | Union territories |
| 19 | Pune Grand Slam Chess Festival – CLASSICALOrganise | 2026/12/24 | 2026/12/28 | EuroSchool Wakad – CBSE School, Bhumkar Chowk RD, Wakad – Pune 411057 | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 20 | 3rd Rotaract RUAS – Children Chess Academy All Ind | 2026/12/23 | 2026/12/27 | Dwaraka Hall, M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS), Bengaluru | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 21 | #Last 07 Day Early Bird@Winter Cup Below 1700 Clas | 2026/12/22 | 2026/12/24 | Orbit Resort, New Bhopalpura,RK Circle,Near Miraj Malhar, Complex, Udaipur,Raj. | Rajasthan / राजस्थान |
| 22 | Athens of the East 6th International Grandmaster O | 2026/12/22 | 2026/12/31 | Amika Hotel,Airport-Mattuthavani Ring Road, Madurai | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 23 | Athens of the East 6th International Grandmaster O | 2026/12/22 | 2026/12/25 | VALLABA VIDYALAYA CBSE SCHOOL.Alagar Kovill Main ad, Arumbanur Madural-625104 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 24 | 24th Chessmii Chess Tournament 2026BLITZ CHESS | 2026/12/21 | 2026/12/21 | Nava Nirman Silver Jubilee Indoor Stadium,Vazhakala,Ernakulam | Kerala / കേരളം |
| 25 | 24th Chessmii Chess Tournament 2026Under-10 | 2026/12/21 | 2026/12/21 | Nava Nirman Silver Jubilee Indoor Stadium,Vazhakala,Ernakulam | Kerala / കേരളം |
| 26 | 24th Chessmii Chess Tournament 2026Under-15 | 2026/12/21 | 2026/12/21 | Nava Nirman Silver Jubilee Indoor Stadium,Vazhakala,Ernakulam | Kerala / കേരളം |
| 27 | Srimathi Susila Raghavan Chennai District Selectio | 2026/12/21 | 2026/12/22 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Chennai – 600003. | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 28 | 1st Late Sunil Swarup Barse Memorial All India Ope | 2026/12/20 | 2026/12/20 | Hotel Crazy Home, Ganpati Nagar, Akashwani Chowk, Jalgaon | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 29 | 20th Dec – 50th CKA Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 – | 2026/12/20 | 2026/12/20 | Touchwood School, Dehradun | Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंड |
| 30 | BBDCA – Inter School Chess Tournament (20th DEC 20 | 2026/12/20 | 2026/12/20 | East West Academy, Near Bhashyam Circle, 5th Block Rajajinagar, BLR 560 010 | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 31 | CHESSFUSION LEGACY RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026-6TH | 2026/12/20 | 2026/12/20 | SILICON CITY ACADEMY OF SECONDARY EDUCATION | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 32 | Sushruta Reddy – Ascend Chess Tournament – Decembe | 2026/12/20 | 2026/12/20 | Nexus Koramangala Mall, Bengaluru | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 33 | 3rd Mumbai Masters Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026/12/19 | 2026/12/19 | Shardashram International School, Bhavani Shankar Rd, Dadar West, Mumbai 400028 | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 34 | 50th Shivani All India Below 1800 Mega Chess Champ | 2026/12/19 | 2026/12/20 | Shivani Public School, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश |
| 35 | 7th BKCC Open & Age category Rapid Chess Tournamen | 2026/12/19 | 2026/12/19 | 10X International School, Near Dommasandra Circle, Sarjapur – Varthur Road, BLR | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 36 | 24th North East FIDE Rating Chess Championship | 2026/12/15 | 2026/12/19 | The Covenant Hall, | Nagaland / नागालैंड |
| 37 | 13th Dec – 49th CKA Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 – | 2026/12/13 | 2026/12/13 | Touchwood School, Dehradun | Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंड |
| 38 | 1st Late Shriram Kute Guruji Memorial All India Op | 2026/12/13 | 2026/12/13 | Late B. S Deshmukh English Medium School Shegaon Dist•BuIdhana | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 39 | 3rd SCA Trophy Open & Age Category Rapid Chess Tou | 2026/12/13 | 2026/12/13 | Rotary Community Hall, Rotary Primary School Sullia, Dakshina Kannada | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 40 | Chess Orbit Presents Rapid Age Category Chess Tour | 2026/12/13 | 2026/12/13 | Wisdon Montfort International School, Thirumenahalli, Jakkuru, Bangalore | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 41 | CHESSORA Below 1900 Rapid Chess Championship at RP | 2026/12/13 | 2026/12/13 | RPS International School Rosewood City, Sector-50, Gurugram | Haryana / हरियाणा |
| 42 | PHF Nagaprakash Memorial Chess Tournament, Edition | 2026/12/13 | 2026/12/13 | DWARKA AUDITORIUM, RUAS, New BEL Road, Mathikere, Bengaluru – 560 064 | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 43 | The Elite Rapid Open Chess Championship 2026, Rup | 2026/12/13 | 2026/12/13 | GHMC Multi Purpose Hall, Pgathi Nagar, Hyderabad | Telangana / తెలంగాణ |
| 44 | 1st SCC All India FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournamen | 2026/12/12 | 2026/12/13 | Ravi Naik Sports Complex, Indoor Stadium Ponda | Goa / गोवा |
| 45 | 4th Universal Age Category Chess Tournament (12th | 2026/12/12 | 2026/12/12 | UNIVERSALCapmus, Kolur, Lakkayanapalya, Tavarekere Hobli, Ramanahalli Post, BLR | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 46 | CHESSORA Under-09 Rapid Chess Championship at RPS | 2026/12/12 | 2026/12/12 | RPS International School Rosewood City, Sector-50, Gurugram | Haryana / हरियाणा |
| 47 | CHESSORA Under-12 Rapid Chess Championship at RPS | 2026/12/12 | 2026/12/12 | RPS International School Rosewood City, Sector-50, Gurugram | Haryana / हरियाणा |
| 48 | CHESSORA Under-15 Rapid Chess Championship at RPS | 2026/12/12 | 2026/12/12 | RPS International School Rosewood City, Sector-50, Gurugram | Haryana / हरियाणा |
| 49 | Team Nayaab & JDCA 1st Charavyuh Rapid Open Chess | 2026/12/12 | 2026/12/12 | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Mukund Nagar, Gultekdi, Pune 411037 | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 50 | Team Nayaab & JDCA 1st Charavyuh Rapid Open Chess | 2026/12/12 | 2026/12/12 | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Mukund Nagar, Gultekdi, Pune 411037 | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 51 | Team Nayaab & JDCA 1st Charavyuh Rapid Open Chess | 2026/12/12 | 2026/12/12 | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Mukund Nagar, Gultekdi, Pune 411037 | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 52 | Team Nayaab & JDCA 1st Charavyuh Rapid Open Chess | 2026/12/12 | 2026/12/12 | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Mukund Nagar, Gultekdi, Pune 411037 | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 53 | VAMA Academy & Namaste Yoga Chess Challenge Tourna | 2026/12/11 | 2026/12/11 | Bangalore | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 54 | VYBEN Internation Open FIDE Rating Chess Tourname | 2026/12/10 | 2026/12/13 | S3 Sports Areana, M V P Colony, Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh / ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ |
| 55 | 6th December 2026- Panchgani Chess Championship@ | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Shree Vithal Rukmini Mandir Hall(near Dr.Ambedkar Garden),Panchgani | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 56 | 6th December 2026- Panchgani Chess Championship@ | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Shree Vithal Rukmini Mandir Hall(near Dr.Ambedkar Garden),Panchgani | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 57 | 6th December 2026- Panchgani Chess Championship@ | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Shree Vithal Rukmini Mandir Hall(near Dr.Ambedkar Garden),Panchgani | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 58 | 6th December 2026- Panchgani Chess Championship@ | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Shree Vithal Rukmini Mandir Hall(near Dr.Ambedkar Garden),Panchgani | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 59 | ♔♕♖06.12.2026(Sunday)♘♗♙UNIQUE CHESS ACADEMY, KOVI | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Venue : St. Paul’s Matric. Higher Secondary School, Kovilpatti – 628501 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 60 | ♞!! FIRST PRIZE DGT-CHESS CLOCK !!♞ Anandhan 12 | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Sri Sankara Global Cambridge Academy , Pammal , Chennai-075 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 61 | 06 Dec; 3rd Battel Field International Open FIDE R | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு | |
| 62 | 06TH DEC 2026 – MOHAMMED SATHAK COLLEGE OF ARTS & | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | 13, MEDAVAKKAM MAIN ROAD, SHOLLINGANALLUR, CHENNAI – 600119 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 63 | 12th WMA Invitational Blitz Rating Chess Tournamen | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Assam / অসম | |
| 64 | 1st Adhiraj Gadchiroli International Open FIDE Rap | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Sumanand Hall, Armori Road , Gadchiroli | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 65 | 2nd Little Star Chess Academy All India Open FIDE | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Ashirwad Mangalam, Umarkhed Road Pusad | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 66 | 37th Maverick Age Group , Open Rapid , Open Blitz | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Saarthi Banquet , Ganesh Gawade Road , Mulund West | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 67 | 6th Dec – 48th CKA Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 – O | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Touchwood School, Dehradun | Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंड |
| 68 | 8th Tarabai Shinde FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournam | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Agri Koli Sanskriti Bhavan, Nerul, Sector 24, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400706 | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 69 | BUDDHIBAL U16 CHAMPION TROPHY ONE DAY RAPID CHESS | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | St. Thomas School, Ujjain | Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेश |
| 70 | C3Tech Chess GuruJi & Nila Sports Club Mettupalaya | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic College, Sirumugai Road, Mettupalayam | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 71 | C3Tech Chess GuruJi & Nila Sports Club Mettupalaya | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic College, Sirumugai Road, Mettupalayam | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 72 | C3Tech Chess GuruJi & Nila Sports Club Mettupalaya | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic College, Sirumugai Road, Mettupalayam | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 73 | C3Tech Chess GuruJi & Nila Sports Club Mettupalaya | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic College, Sirumugai Road, Mettupalayam | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 74 | C3Tech Chess GuruJi & Nila Sports Club Mettupalaya | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic College, Sirumugai Road, Mettupalayam | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 75 | C3Tech Chess GuruJi & Nila Sports Club Mettupalaya | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic College, Sirumugai Road, Mettupalayam | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 76 | C3Tech Chess GuruJi & Nila Sports Club Mettupalaya | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic College, Sirumugai Road, Mettupalayam | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 77 | Checkmate Sports Academy, Season-11-Open Category | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Rotary Hall, Mundra | Gujarat / ગુજરાત |
| 78 | Checkmate Sports Academy, Season-11-Under-12 | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Rotary Hall, Mundra | Gujarat / ગુજરાત |
| 79 | Checkmate Sports Academy, Season-11-Under-17 | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Rotary Hall, Mundra | Gujarat / ગુજરાત |
| 80 | DDCA-SCMA Chess Festival @ HUBLI (6th DEC 2026)KSC | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Divekar Sabha Bhavan, Shanti Colony (North), Vishweshwar Nagar, HUBLI | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 81 | Heaven’s Gate 4th District Level Children & Open R | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | (GSS SVK) – Good Shepherd School (CBSE), Enchar, Sivakasi | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 82 | Mahaguru Chashak: 1st Joseph D’Souza Memorial Open | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Mukund Nagar, Gultekdi, Pune 411037 | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 83 | Play Chess Academy Open Rapid Chess Champonship at | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Pragyanam School, Sec-65, Gurugram | Haryana / हरियाणा |
| 84 | Play Chess Academy Under-10 Rapid Chess Champonshi | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Pragyanam School, Sec-65, Gurugram | Haryana / हरियाणा |
| 85 | playu – 3 rd International FIDE Rapid Rated Open C | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Chennai 600 003 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 86 | POTHIGAI OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT Total Cash Prize Rs | 2026/12/06 | 2026/12/06 | PAVOORCHATRAM, TENKASI DISTRICT | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 87 | 7th Blitz Open Chess Tournament @ Chennai Citi Ce | 2026/12/05 | 2026/12/05 | Chennai Citi Centre, Dr., Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 88 | INVENTIVE 2.0 All India FIDE RATED Rapid Chess Tou | 2026/12/05 | 2026/12/05 | EuroSchool Chimney Hills, Hesarghatta Rd, Chikkasandra, Chikkabanavara, BNG-90 | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 89 | Mahaguru Chashak: 1st Joseph D’Souza Memorial Open | 2026/12/05 | 2026/12/06 | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Mukund Nagar, Gultekdi, Pune 411037 | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 90 | Rs. 29,000 Cash Prize – Prime Engage Children’s Ch | 2026/12/05 | 2026/12/05 | Hall of Chess,JN Stadium,Chennai | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 91 | Chessinfo & GKCA- 1st International FIDE Rating Be | 2026/12/04 | 2026/12/06 | Papa Seth Mahal, Railway Station Road,Tirupattur-635601 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 92 | 2-6 DEC – KANYAKUMARI (TN) – DRAGON CHESS ACADEM | 2026/12/02 | 2026/12/06 | Rohini College of Engineering & Technology,Palkulam,Anjugramam,Kanyakumari, TN | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 93 | QQCHESS INTERNATIONAL OPEN 1800 AND ABOVE FIDE RAT | 2026/11/26 | 2026/12/01 | SHREE SAUNSTHAN SHANTADURGA CHAMUNDESHWARI TEMPLE GHUDO AVEDEN QUEPEM GOA | Goa / गोवा |
| 94 | AIM CHESS TROPHY 2026 – Beginners | 2026/10/27 | 2026/12/27 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு | |
| 95 | LCCA CHAMPION TROPHY 2026 – NAGERCOIL | 2026/10/18 | 2026/12/18 | Little Champion Chess Academy, Nagercoil | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 96 | CARMEL CHESS TROPHY 2026 | BOYS | 2026/10/08 | 2026/12/13 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு | |
| 97 | CARMEL CHESS TROPHY 2026 | GIRLS | 2026/08/13 | 2026/12/13 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு | |
| 98 | AIM CHESS TROPHY 2026 | 2026/07/01 | 2026/12/02 | Kanyakumari District | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 99 | CHESS PRACTICE MATCH | 2025/12/26 | 2026/12/26 | Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंड |
