by A State-by-State Guide to India’s Packed Chess Calendar
September 2026 promises to be one of the busiest months on India’s domestic chess calendar.
The tournament database referenced for this article contains 100 events scheduled in September 2026, covering classical, rapid, blitz, semi-classical, age-group, school, state-level, international and FIDE-rated competitions. The breadth of the calendar is perhaps the clearest indication yet of how deeply chess has penetrated India’s sporting ecosystem.
For an experienced chess observer, the most interesting feature is not simply the number of tournaments. It is the variety of competitive pathways now available.
A young player can compete in an under-8 or under-11 event, move into state-level competition, play a rating-restricted tournament, enter an All India Open, and eventually test themselves in international classical events. At the same time, established players can use rapid and blitz tournaments for regular competitive practice.
The September calendar therefore tells a bigger story: Indian chess is developing depth at every level.
Disclaimer: Tournament listings, dates, participant counts and other details can change; players should verify the final notice and registration status with the organiser before travelling.
September 2026 at a Glance
The database contains 100 tournament listings for September.
The geographical spread is substantial:
- Karnataka – 19 events
- Tamil Nadu – 16
- Telangana – 11
- Kerala – 9
- Uttar Pradesh – 8
- Maharashtra – 8
- Chhattisgarh – 5
- Andhra Pradesh – 4
- Union Territories – 4
- Madhya Pradesh – 3
- Rajasthan – 2
- Assam – 2
- Manipur – 2
- Punjab, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar, Gujarat and Goa – 1 each
This is an impressive distribution. Six states alone—Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra—account for 71 of the 100 listings in the database.
September Starts at Full Speed
The first major weekend of the month is exceptionally busy.
The database records 28 events on 6 September alone, making it the single busiest date in the September calendar.
This is significant from a player-development perspective. A tournament calendar this dense means competitive chess is no longer a monthly or occasional activity in many parts of India. Players can often find a rated tournament within practical travelling distance almost every weekend.
Among the notable 6 September events are:
- CCA PAZZO Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 in Karnataka, listed with 223 participants
- Chessind Academy’s FIDE Rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament in Thrissur, with 171 players listed
- 8th Serials Practice Chess Tournament for Unrated Players Only in Goa, with 140 players
- 1st Narayanpur All Assam Under-15 Rapid Chess Tournament, with 90 players
- 3rd The Manthan Open Rapid Chess Tournament in Uttar Pradesh, with 76 players
- 5th AP State Ranking Chess Tournament in Tirupati, with 43 players
- 3rd Square Field Under-15 Chess Championship in Hanamkonda
- Several school, age-group and district-level competitions across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and other states
The sheer volume creates choices, but it also creates an important planning question:
Which tournament is right for your chess objective?
1. CCA PAZZO Rapid Chess Tournament – Karnataka
Date: 6 September 2026
Venue: St Joseph’s Central School, Yelwala
Format: 10 minutes + 5-second increment
Rounds: 6
Participants listed: 223
This is one of the largest tournaments in the September database by currently listed participation.
A six-round rapid format makes it attractive to players looking for a compact competitive experience without committing to a multi-day classical event.
For younger players, rapid also develops practical skills that cannot always be trained through coaching alone:
- Clock management
- Tactical alertness
- Quick evaluation
- Decision-making under pressure
2. Chessind Academy’s FIDE Rated Open Rapid – Kerala
Date: 6 September 2026
Venue: VKN Menon Indoor Stadium, Thrissur
Format: 10 minutes + 5-second increment
Rounds: 8
Participants listed: 171
This event is notable because it combines the accessibility of rapid chess with a FIDE-rated competitive structure.
The eight-round schedule gives players more opportunities to recover from an early setback than a five- or six-round tournament.
For players attempting to improve rapid ratings, such events can be particularly valuable when played regularly.
3. 8th Serials Practice Tournament for Unrated Players – Goa
Date: 6 September 2026
Venue: Ponda, Goa
Format: 20 minutes + 5-second increment
Rounds: 8
Participants listed: 140
This is one of the more interesting grassroots events in the database.
A tournament specifically aimed at unrated players provides an entry point for players who have not yet established a FIDE rating.
For newcomers, the first tournament can be intimidating. Rating-focused practice events reduce that barrier by creating a more appropriate competitive environment.
This is exactly the kind of tournament structure that helps expand India’s long-term player base.
4. PICA All India Open Below-1800 – Telangana
Dates: 11–13 September 2026
Venue: Hyderabad
Format: 45 minutes + 30-second increment
Rounds: 9
Participants listed: 495
This is arguably the most striking tournament listing in the database in terms of participation.
With 495 players listed, the PICA Below-1800 event offers an enormous competitive pool.
The rating restriction is also strategically important.
For players below 1800, an unrestricted open tournament can sometimes result in large rating gaps and difficult pairings. A rating-capped competition creates a more even environment while still maintaining serious competitive pressure.
The three-day format and nine rounds also provide enough games to make performance statistically meaningful.
For ambitious club players and juniors, this is precisely the type of tournament where a strong result can provide significant confidence.
5. 6th SSS International Open Rated Chess Tournament – Tamil Nadu
Dates: 10–14 September 2026
Venue: Chendhuran College of Engineering and Technology, Pudukkottai
Format: 90 minutes + 30 seconds
Rounds: 9
Classical chess remains the most important format for long-term rating development and serious tournament preparation.
The SSS International Open therefore deserves attention.
A 90+30 classical time control gives players substantially more room for calculation and strategic planning than rapid chess.
For a developing player, this format also exposes weaknesses that can remain hidden in fast games.
6. CHESSMII International Open – Kerala
Dates: 19–23 September 2026
Venue: Nava Nirman Silver Jubilee Indoor Stadium, Kakkanad, Ernakulam
Format: 90 minutes + 30-second increment
Rounds: 9
Participants listed: 63
The 10th CHESSMII International Open stands out because of its international designation and five-day classical structure.
Events of this nature are especially useful for serious players because nine classical rounds allow competitors to build tournament momentum, recover from setbacks and test opening preparation against a broad field.
For players targeting rating improvement or stronger classical experience, this type of tournament is considerably more valuable than simply accumulating rapid games.
7. 1st BKCC Open & Age Category Classical – Karnataka
Dates: 12–13 September 2026
Rounds: 9
Participants listed: 152
The combination of Open and age-category competition makes this event attractive to families and younger players.
Age-group events can be useful developmental stepping stones, but the inclusion of an Open section also provides stronger players with a more demanding environment.
This kind of multi-level tournament model is becoming increasingly common across India.
8. 1st Rotaract RUAS – Children Chess Academy All India Open Rapid
Date: 20 September 2026
Venue: Dwaraka Hall, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru
Format: 15 minutes + 5 seconds
Rounds: 9
Participants listed: 118
With nine rounds in one day, this event promises a demanding competitive schedule.
The university setting is also noteworthy.
Educational institutions are playing an increasingly important role in Indian chess by providing venues, organisational support and a bridge between scholastic chess and serious tournament competition.
9. SSM Cup All India FIDE Rating Open Rapid – Karnataka
Date: 20 September 2026
Venue: Davanagere
Format: 10 minutes + 5 seconds
Rounds: 9
Participants listed: 103
The SSM Cup reflects another important trend: rapid chess is becoming increasingly formalised at the rated level.
Nine rounds create a long competitive day, where the ability to maintain concentration becomes almost as important as opening preparation.
For players who perform well in rapid formats, these tournaments provide a useful alternative to long classical events.
10. QGCA Open Rapid Rating Chess Tournament – Bihar
Dates: 19–20 September 2026
Venue: Patna
Format: 25 minutes + 10 seconds
Rounds: 9
Participants listed: 175
The QGCA event is one of the largest listed tournaments outside the southern chess belt.
Its 175-player field highlights the growing competitive strength of Bihar.
The 25+10 format is particularly interesting because it sits between traditional rapid chess and the longer semi-classical formats.
Such time controls reward both tactical speed and deeper calculation.
11. 1st Eklavya International Open FIDE Rapid – Madhya Pradesh
Dates: 19–20 September 2026
Venue: Eklavya International School, Dhokheda, Itarsi
Format: 25 minutes + 10 seconds
Rounds: 9
Participants listed: 20
The inaugural nature of the tournament makes it worth watching.
New international-rated events are important for expanding India’s tournament infrastructure beyond established chess centres.
For Madhya Pradesh, events such as this strengthen the regional competitive ecosystem and reduce dependence on major metropolitan venues.
12. 6th Kashmir International Open FIDE Rapid – Srinagar
Dates: 25–26 September 2026
Venue: Indoor Sports Complex, Polo Ground, Srinagar
Format: 15 minutes + 5 seconds
Rounds: 9
Participants listed: 35
The Kashmir International event adds geographical diversity to the calendar.
Its importance is not merely sporting. Hosting FIDE-rated chess in different parts of the country creates opportunities for players who may not be able to regularly travel to Bengaluru, Chennai or Hyderabad.
For Indian chess to continue growing, this decentralisation is essential.
13. Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial International Open – Delhi
Dates: 26–27 September 2026**
This tournament is especially interesting because the database lists multiple formats connected with the same event.
The Rapid & Blitz section has 464 players listed, making it one of the largest competitions in the September calendar.
The rapid tournament is listed at 15+10, while the associated blitz event is listed at 3 minutes + 2 seconds.
This creates a true chess festival environment.
Players can test themselves across different time controls, moving from more methodical rapid play to the tactical intensity of blitz.
For spectators, this is exactly the kind of tournament structure that produces entertaining chess.
14. Kallakurichi District-Level Chess Tournament – Tamil Nadu
Date: 23 September 2026
Participants listed: 240
Format: 15 minutes
A district-level event with a listed field of 240 players is an excellent example of how large India’s grassroots competitions have become.
Tamil Nadu’s strength in the database is particularly visible here.
The state has long been India’s most successful chess-producing region, and its September calendar reinforces that reputation.
From school competitions to international opens, the state provides players with an unusually dense competitive pathway.
15. Manyam Veera Trophy – Andhra Pradesh
Date: 13 September 2026
Venue: Visakhapatnam
Format: 20 minutes + 5 seconds
Participants listed: 61
The Manyam Veera Trophy is notable for its advertised ₹1,11,111 cash prize.
Prize money can have a significant effect on tournament participation.
When well-designed events combine competitive chess with meaningful prize pools, they can attract stronger players and generate additional opportunities for ambitious amateurs.
The 6 September Explosion
The September database reveals a particularly interesting trend:
Sunday, 6 September is almost a national chess festival.
With 28 listed competitions, players across India can choose from tournaments in:
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Assam, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
This geographical spread shows that weekend chess has become deeply embedded in Indian sporting life.
For parents and junior players, this also means competition selection has become important.
The best tournament is not necessarily the closest tournament.
It is the event that best matches the player’s objective.
Classical vs Rapid: Which Should a Player Choose?
The September calendar offers both formats in abundance.
Choose classical when the objective is:
- Improving long-game calculation
- Testing opening preparation
- Building classical rating
- Developing strategic patience
- Preparing for higher-level tournaments
Choose rapid when the objective is:
- Increasing tournament frequency
- Developing practical skills
- Improving clock management
- Getting many games in a short period
- Building confidence
An ambitious player should ideally use both.
Classical chess develops depth.
Rapid develops adaptability.
The Importance of Rating-Restricted Events
The calendar contains several tournaments restricted by rating, particularly Below-1700 and Below-1800 events.
These tournaments deserve more recognition than they usually receive.
A rating-restricted competition creates a competitive environment in which most participants face players within a narrower strength range.
This can result in:
- More balanced games
- More meaningful rating battles
- Better opportunities for developing players
- Greater confidence
- Stronger participation
For someone trying to move from 1500 to 1700, a well-run Below-1800 event can be an excellent developmental laboratory.
The Junior Chess Pipeline
Another dominant theme in the September schedule is age-category chess.
The database contains numerous:
- Under-7 events
- Under-8 events
- Under-9 events
- Under-10 events
- Under-11 events
- Under-13 events
- Under-15 events
- Under-16 events
- Under-18 events
- Under-19 events
This is particularly important for India’s future.
A strong chess nation requires not only Grandmasters but a wide pyramid of young tournament players.
Every U-8 tournament is potentially the starting point of a future FIDE-rated career.
Every U-15 championship provides competitive experience.
Every school tournament can create the next generation of tournament regulars.
States to Watch in September
Karnataka
With 19 listings, Karnataka has the largest representation in the database.
Bengaluru, Hubli, Davanagere, Kalaburagi, Mysuru, Manipal and other centres feature heavily.
The state’s ecosystem combines school chess, age-category tournaments, university events, rapid competitions and classical tournaments.
Tamil Nadu
With 16 listings, Tamil Nadu remains one of the country’s most active chess states.
Chennai continues to be the major hub, but the calendar extends to Kallakurichi, Namakkal, Pudukkottai and other districts.
The breadth of Tamil Nadu’s schedule is consistent with its reputation as India’s strongest chess nursery.
Telangana
Telangana contributes 11 listings, many centred around Hyderabad.
The state features a strong mix of junior, open, rating-restricted and classical competitions.
The PICA Below-1800 event is particularly notable because of its very large field.
Kerala
Kerala’s nine listings include serious classical and rapid tournaments.
Thrissur and Ernakulam feature prominently, demonstrating the state’s increasing role in the competitive chess circuit.
Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra
Both states contribute eight events.
Uttar Pradesh’s calendar is geographically diverse, while Maharashtra’s listings include tournaments around Mumbai, Kalyan, Palghar and other centres.
The Largest Listed Fields
The participation data in the spreadsheet highlights several particularly large tournaments:
| Tournament | Listed Players |
|---|---|
| PICA All India Open Below-1800 | 495 |
| Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial Rapid & Blitz | 464 |
| Kallakurichi District Chess Tournament | 240 |
| CCA PAZZO Rapid | 223 |
| QGCA Open Rapid | 175 |
| Chessind Academy FIDE Rated Rapid | 171 |
| BKCC Open & Age Category Classical | 152 |
| 8th Serials Practice Tournament | 140 |
| Rotaract RUAS All India Open Rapid | 118 |
| Gujarat State Under-15 Boys Selection | 116 |
| SSM Cup All India Open Rapid | 103 |
| Tenkasi Under-11 Championship | 97 |
| Narayanpur Under-15 Rapid | 90 |
These figures should be treated as the participant counts listed in the supplied database export, rather than guaranteed final attendance.
A Busy Middle of the Month
The period between 10 and 20 September is particularly attractive for serious players.
It contains several classical and longer-format tournaments:
- SSS International Open
- PLAYU International FIDE Rated Classical Open
- PICA Below-1800 Open
- CHESSMII International Open
- Capa Chess Academy Below-1700
- Eklavya International Open Rapid
- QGCA Open Rapid
- Rotaract RUAS All India Open Rapid
- SSM Cup All India Open Rapid
For players planning an extended tournament cycle, this period provides multiple opportunities to compete without waiting several weeks for the next serious event.
Tournament Selection: An Expert’s View
The biggest mistake an improving player can make is to enter tournaments randomly.
A tournament should serve a purpose.
For a beginner, an unrated or age-category competition may be ideal.
For a player seeking a first FIDE rating, a suitable FIDE-rated event is the priority.
For a 1500–1700 player, rating-restricted tournaments can provide a productive competitive environment.
For a 2000+ player, stronger classical Opens provide better preparation for national and international competition.
For an elite junior, the ideal calendar should mix age-category championships with unrestricted Open tournaments.
And for a serious professional, classical events should remain the foundation, with rapid and blitz used strategically.
What September 2026 Says About Indian Chess
The most significant feature of this calendar is not any single tournament.
It is the density of opportunities.
A strong chess ecosystem requires three things:
Players + tournaments + pathways.
India increasingly has all three.
The September calendar demonstrates that a player can compete almost every weekend, in multiple formats and across multiple rating levels.
That is a major structural advantage.
It also explains why India’s player pool continues to expand so rapidly.
Five Trends to Watch
1. The South continues to dominate tournament volume
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala together account for 55 listings, demonstrating the extraordinary density of chess activity in southern India.
2. Classical chess remains important
Despite the popularity of rapid, several serious multi-day classical events appear in the calendar.
3. Rating-restricted tournaments are thriving
Below-1700 and Below-1800 events provide a crucial competitive pathway for developing players.
4. Junior chess remains the foundation
A large number of age-category tournaments ensure that India’s pipeline remains active.
5. Chess is becoming geographically decentralised
From Kashmir to Goa and Assam to Andhra Pradesh, rated chess is appearing across an increasingly broad geographical map.
Final Verdict
The September 2026 Indian chess calendar is a compelling picture of a country where chess has become a mass competitive sport rather than an occasional specialist activity.
The attached database lists 100 tournaments, from local school and district competitions to international classical Opens.
There are rapid tournaments for weekend players.
There are rating-restricted competitions for ambitious amateurs.
There are age-category championships for young talent.
There are nine-round FIDE-rated rapids.
And there are serious multi-day classical tournaments where players can test themselves over several hours and multiple days.
The numbers tell the story.
495 players listed for one Below-1800 event.
464 for a Delhi rapid-and-blitz festival.
240 for a district event in Tamil Nadu.
223 for a Karnataka rapid tournament.
These are not isolated figures.
They represent the scale of India’s chess participation.
From an experienced observer’s standpoint, this is perhaps the most encouraging feature of Indian chess today. India’s future strength will not depend only on its handful of 2700+ Grandmasters.
It will depend on the thousands of players competing every weekend, learning from losses, improving their ratings, earning norms, moving through age categories and gradually climbing the ladder.
The September 2026 calendar shows that the ladder is getting wider—and there are more rungs than ever before.
For India’s aspiring chess players, September is not merely another month on the calendar. It is another month of opportunity.
| Tournament | from | to | Location | State |
| Shaheed-E-Azam S. Bhagat Singh 7th Chess Tournament | 20260929 | 20260929 | Dayanand Model School Kartarpur Arya Nagar Kartarpur | Punjab / ਪੰਜਾਬ |
| 1st VijayAnand Chess Academy Rapid International FIDE Rating Chess Tournament2026 contact details: 9094210541 / 9790839111 | 20260927 | 20260927 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periyamet ,Chennai-600003 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 27th SEP 2026 – THANGAVELU ENGINEERING COLLEGE1ST TN STATE LEVEL CHESS TMT, CONTACT: SATHYAN K – 8610292372, 1st Round 9.00am | 20260927 | 20260927 | RAJIV GANDHI SALAI, KARAPAKKAM | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 63rd BRDCA Open & Age Category Rapid Chess Tournament (27th Sept 2026)KSCA Event Code: KSCA/G101/2627/D | 20260927 | 20260927 | Sri Manjunatha Swamy Kalyana Mantapa, Katamanallur Gate, Hoskote Main Road, BLR | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| GRAND CHESS TOURNAMENT OPEN 2026 | 20260927 | 20260927 | VBHC TOWNSHIP, DEVKHOP VILLAGE, OFF. PALGHAR–MANOR HIGHWAY, PALGHAR EAST | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| KLE TECH INTER DEPARTMENTAL & OPEN RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT, HUBLI -27TH SEPTKSCA Event Code: KSCA/G0100/C, DDCA Event Code: DDCA/UBL0019/2628 | 20260927 | 20260927 | HUB, KLE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, BVB CAMPUS, VIDYANAGAR, HUBLI | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| Open Rapid Chess Tournament (TEST) | 20260927 | 20260927 | A dummy Location | West Bengal / পশ্চিমবঙ্গ |
| SHRI DHANPAT RAI SACHDEVA MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL OPEN BLITZ FIDE RATEDCHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | 20260927 | 20260927 | Marina dream banquet in Wazirpur, Delhi | Union territories |
| UNDER-15 PRIZE MONEY CHESS TOURNAMENT “BEGENIUS CHESS FESTIVAL” on 27/09/2026 atLaurus Juniors School, Bachupally, Hyd. Mobile: 9000856643 Arbiter: I.J.GANESH | 20260927 | 20260927 | Telangana / తెలంగాణ | |
| GRAND CHESS TOURNAMENT AGE CATEGORY 2026 | 20260926 | 20260926 | VBHC TOWNSHIP, DEVKHOP VILLAGE, OFF. PALGHAR–MANOR HIGHWAY, PALGHAR EAST | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| SHRI DHANPAT RAI SACHDEVA MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL OPEN RAPID & BLITZ FIDE RATEDCHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 – ALL PLAYERS | 20260926 | 20260927 | Marina dream banquet in Wazirpur, Delhi | Union territories |
| SHRI DHANPAT RAI SACHDEVA MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL OPEN RAPID FIDE RATEDCHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | 20260926 | 20260927 | Marina dream banquet in Wazirpur, Delhi | Union territories |
| 6th Kashmir: International Open Fide Rapid Rating Chess Tournament Srinagar 2026 | 20260925 | 20260926 | Indoor Sports Complex, Polo Ground, Srinagar | Jammu and Kashmir / जम्मु और कश्मीर |
| ♚ KALLAKURICHI DISTRICT LEVEL CHESS TOURNAMENT-2026 ♚ 23.08.2026 ♚ 100 + Prizes & Rs 10000 Cash Prize ( For Registration Contact – 9489574723 ) | 20260923 | 20260923 | Sri Vivekananda Hr Sec School Earvaipattinam | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 1st All India Open and Under-08 Rapid Chess Festival (Below 1800 FIDE Standard, Rapid & Blitz Rating) at Namakkal on 20/09/2026 Con : JP. Anand – 98658 83233 | 20260920 | 20260920 | Namakkal District (TN) | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 1st Rotaract RUAS – Children Chess Academy All India Open FIDE RATED Rapid ChessTournament AICF Event Code : 490593/KA(R)/2026 [ 20th September ] | 20260920 | 20260920 | Dwaraka Hall, M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS), Bengaluru | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| AXORA 3rd Little Grandmaster Chess Championship –27 September 2026–U 11-Age CatPragathi Nagar, Hyderabad – Naresh 9014901712 | 20260920 | 20260920 | Puchalapalli Leela Sundarayya Function Hall, Pragati Nagar, Hyderabad | Telangana / తెలంగాణ |
| AXORA 3rd Little Grandmaster Chess Championship –27 September 2026–U 13-Age CatPragathi Nagar, Hyderabad – Naresh 9014901712 | 20260920 | 20260920 | Puchalapalli Leela Sundarayya Function Hall, Pragati Nagar, Hyderabad | Telangana / తెలంగాణ |
| AXORA 3rd Little Grandmaster Chess Championship –27 September 2026–U 15-Age CatPragathi Nagar, Hyderabad – Naresh 9014901712 | 20260920 | 20260920 | Puchalapalli Leela Sundarayya Function Hall, Pragati Nagar, Hyderabad | Telangana / తెలంగాణ |
| AXORA 3rd Little Grandmaster Chess Championship –27 September 2026–U 18-Age CatPragathi Nagar, Hyderabad – Naresh 9014901712 | 20260920 | 20260920 | Puchalapalli Leela Sundarayya Function Hall, Pragati Nagar, Hyderabad | Telangana / తెలంగాణ |
| AXORA 3rd Little Grandmaster Chess Championship –27 September 2026–U 9- Age CatPragathi Nagar, Hyderabad – Naresh 9014901712 | 20260920 | 20260920 | Puchalapalli Leela Sundarayya Function Hall, Pragati Nagar, Hyderabad | Telangana / తెలంగాణ |
| AXORA 3rd Little Grandmaster Chess Championship –27 September 2026–U7 Age CatPragathi Nagar, Hyderabad – Naresh 9014901712 | 20260920 | 20260920 | Puchalapalli Leela Sundarayya Function Hall, Pragati Nagar, Hyderabad | Telangana / తెలంగాణ |
| AXORA OPEN PRIZE MONEY RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT – 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 PRAGATHI NAGAR, HYDERABAD – NARESH TRIPURANENI – 9014901712 | 20260920 | 20260920 | Puchalapalli Leela Sundarayya Function Hall, Pragati Nagar, Hyderabad | Telangana / తెలంగాణ |
| KALABURGI OPEN RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026KSCA Event Code: KSCA/G086/2627/C GDCA Event Code: GDCA/R025/2026 | 20260920 | 20260920 | Chetan Youth Forum School, Sedam Road, Behid | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts & Science College 1st State Level Children Chess Tournament on 20/09/2026 @ Gowrivakkam |U08,U10,U13,U25| | 20260920 | 20260920 | Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts & Science College Gowrivakkam Chennai-073 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| ROTARY CHARITY INDOOR CUP CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026KSCA EVENT CODE: KSCA/G094/2627/D | 20260920 | 20260920 | Rotary ACME School, Niveditha Nagar | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| Sept 20, Lucknow, CCBW Digital Detox, Section A – Rated & Unrated Players Any Age | 20260920 | 20260920 | Classic Banquets – Kunti Kanhaiya Kuteer, Mahanagar, Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश |
| Sept 20, Lucknow, CCBW Digital Detox, Section B – Under 16 Unrated | 20260920 | 20260920 | Classic Banquets – Kunti Kanhaiya Kuteer, Mahanagar, Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश |
| SSM CUP All India FIDE Rating Open Rapid Chess Tournament on 20th Sept 2026at Davanagere | 20260920 | 20260920 | Bapuji Bank Samudaya Bhavana, Shamnur Road, Davanagere | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 10th CHESSMII INTERNATIONAL OPEN FIDE RATED CHESS TOURNAMENT – 2026 | 20260919 | 20260923 | Nava Nirman Silver Jubilee Indoor Stadium, Kakkanad, Ernakulam, Kerala, INDIA | Kerala / കേരളം |
| 1st Eklavya International Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 20260919 | 20260920 | Eklavya International School, Dhokheda Itarsi, Narmadapuram | Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेश |
| Above 1800 Semi-Classical Practice Tournament | 20260919 | 20260920 | New Town | – |
| QGCA OPEN RAPID RATING CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | 20260919 | 20260920 | LUMINA GROVE RESORTS (MAA SANTOSHI MARG) GOLA ROAD, PATNA 801503, BIHAR | Bihar / बिहार |
| Sep 18 to 20 | Capa Chess Academy 7th International FIDE Rated Chess Tournamentbelow 1700 | Prize : ₹4 Lakhs | Contact : 9499915932 / 8056057212 | 20260918 | 20260920 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Chennai – 600003 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 10Th R.K Mishra Memorial Rapid Open Chess Tournament 13th September Sunday Contact- 9993252755,6260079130 | 20260913 | 20260913 | MAKOONS SCHOOL, DARPAN COLONY, GWALIOR | Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेश |
| 1st Thirumangalam Circle Chess Tournament-2026 | 20260913 | 20260913 | Thirumangalam, Madurai District | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| BELOW 1700 LAHARI VIRUDHA CHESS MALSARAM 2026 | 20260913 | 20260913 | Sir SYED ENGLISH SCHOOL PUTHUMANASSERY PAVARATTY THRISSUR | Kerala / കേരളം |
| GIANTS GROUP OF GARDEN CITY – Age Category Chess Tournament (13th SEPT 2026)KSCA/G080/2627/D | BUDCA/G037/2627 | 20260913 | 20260913 | Sri Vidya Bharathi School, Mahalakshmi Puram, West of Chord Road, Bengaluru | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| MANYAM VEERA TROPHY Cash Prize with ₹ 1,11,111/- on 13th Sep. 2026.(visakhapatnam) contact : 8074480434 | 20260913 | 20260913 | BVK Junior college, Visalakshi Nagar, Visakhapatnam. | Andhra Pradesh / ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ |
| ROYAL CHESS ACADEMY UNDER 19 CHESS TOURNAMENT 13-09-2026 | 20260913 | 20260913 | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ | |
| Sept 13, Lucknow, Prime Engage Junior Chess ChampionshipUnder 10 Boys & Girls | 20260913 | 20260913 | Crown Mall, Ayodhya Rd, Chinhat, Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश |
| Sept 13, Lucknow, Prime Engage Junior Chess ChampionshipUnder 12 Boys & Girls | 20260913 | 20260913 | Crown Mall, Ayodhya Rd, Chinhat, Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश |
| Sept 13, Lucknow, Prime Engage Junior Chess ChampionshipUnder 16 Boys & Girls | 20260913 | 20260913 | Crown Mall, Ayodhya Rd, Chinhat, Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश |
| Sept 13, Lucknow, Prime Engage Junior Chess ChampionshipUnder 8 Boys & Girls | 20260913 | 20260913 | Crown Mall, Ayodhya Rd, Chinhat, Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश |
| UNDER 10 LAHARI VIRUDHA CHESS MALSARAM 2026 | 20260913 | 20260913 | Sir SYED ENGLISH SCHOOL PUTHUMANASSERY PAVARATTY THRISSUR | Kerala / കേരളം |
| UNIQUE CHESSS ACADEMY & St.PAUL’S MATRIC, HR SEC SCHOOL1st THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT LEVEL CHILDREN & OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | 20260913 | 20260913 | St. Paul’s Matric School, kovilpatti | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 1st MASTERS CUP INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATED BELOW-1600 CHESS TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES :Murukaananth: 8940284805 ,Taj: +91 80568 31237 | 20260912 | 20260914 | Government Law College ,Tirunelveli. | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 1st BKCC Open & Age Category CLASSICAL Chess Tournament 2026Event Code: KSCA/G069/2627/C BUDCA/G036/2627 12th & 13th September 2026 | 20260912 | 20260913 | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ | |
| 1st MASTERS CUP INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATED BELOW-1600 CHESS TOURNAMENT – 2026 |12 to 14 SEPT | Prize Fund : Rs. 6 Lakhs | Contact : 8940284805, 8056831237 | 20260912 | 20260914 | Government Law College ,Tirunelveli | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 6th AP State Ranking Chess Tournament 2026 NandayalaContact No: 9010451585 | 20260912 | 20260912 | Neravati E.M. School, Near Bharatha Matha Temple, Tekke, Nandyala, Andhra Prades | Andhra Pradesh / ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ |
| GUJARAT STATE CHESS SELECTION UNDER-15 BOYS 2026 | 20260912 | 20260913 | THE SPORTS CLUB OF GUJARAT NAVRANGPURA,STADIUM CHAR RASTA ABAD | Gujarat / ગુજરાત |
| Late Kashinath Mangal Memorial (Under-15) | 20260912 | 20260912 | Jogeshwari Banquet & Lawns Khandesh Maratha Mandal, Pradhikaran Nigdi, | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| Late Kashinath Mangal Memorial (Open) | 20260912 | 20260912 | Jogeshwari Banquet & Lawns Khandesh Maratha Mandal, Pradhikaran Nigdi, | Manipur / मणिपुर |
| Late Kashinath Mangal Memorial (Under-08) | 20260912 | 20260912 | Jogeshwari Banquet & Lawns Khandesh Maratha Mandal, Pradhikaran Nigdi, | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| Late Kashinath Mangal Memorial (Under-10) | 20260912 | 20260912 | Jogeshwari Banquet & Lawns Khandesh Maratha Mandal, Pradhikaran Nigdi, | Manipur / मणिपुर |
| Late Kashinath Mangal Memorial (Under-12) | 20260912 | 20260912 | Jogeshwari Banquet & Lawns Khandesh Maratha Mandal, Pradhikaran Nigdi | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| OCA Dr. RAJA RAMANNA INTER SCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026KSCA EVENT CODE:KSCA/G078/2627/S BUDCA EVENT CODE:BUDCA/G038/2627 | 20260912 | 20260912 | BISHOP COTTON BOYS SCHOOL | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 2nd DHARMA SAGAR CHESS TOURNAMENT on 11 september 2026 at ZPHS Dharmasagar boysContact: 9866092628 | 20260911 | 20260911 | DHARMASAGAR MANDAL, WARANGAL | Telangana / తెలంగాణ |
| BANGALORE SOUTH _2 U 14 BOYS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 | 20260911 | 20260911 | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ | |
| BANGALORE SOUTH _2 U 14 GIRLS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 | 20260911 | 20260911 | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ | |
| BANGALORE SOUTH _2 U 17 BOYS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 | 20260911 | 20260911 | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ | |
| BANGALORE SOUTH _2 U 17 GIRLS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 | 20260911 | 20260911 | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ | |
| h2e Power Systems & G.H. Raisoni Memorial Maharashtra State Under-15 GirlsSelection FIDE Rating Chess Championship 2026 | 20260911 | 20260913 | Reshimgathi Hall, Vishrambag, Sangli | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| h2e Power Systems & G.H. Raisoni Memorial Maharashtra State Under-15 OpenSelection FIDE Rating Chess Championship 2026 | 20260911 | 20260913 | Reshimgathi Hall, Vishrambag, Sangli | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| PICA’s All India Open Below 1800 FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tournament 2026From 11th Sep to 13th Sep 2026 Contact : 9440202728, 8639799535, 7330741123 | 20260911 | 20260913 | Sri Chaitanya Future Pathways Global Schools, Miyapur, Hyderabad. | Telangana / తెలంగాణ |
| 6th SSS International Open Rated Chess Tournament 2026@ Pudukkotai-Contact:Mr.Angappan A- 6380812829/8608036535 | 20260910 | 20260914 | CHENDHURAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,Lenavelakku, Pudukkottai | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| PLAYU 2nd INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATED CLASSICAL OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT – 2026 | 20260910 | 20260914 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Chennai – 600003 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| PU SOUTH U 19 BOYS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 | 20260909 | 20260909 | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ | |
| PU SOUTH U 19 GIRLS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 | 20260909 | 20260909 | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ | |
| Under 08 Boys & Girls King Chess Academy 6th Tenkasi District Level Chess Tournament Sankarankovil, SNA Kannan T – 9976728552 | 20260908 | 20260908 | Sri Gomathi Ambal Matric Higher Secondary School, Sankarankovil | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| Under 11 Boys & Girls King Chess Academy 6th Tenkasi District Level Chess Tournament Sankarankovil, SNA Kannan T – 9976728552 | 20260908 | 20260908 | Sri Gomathi Ambal Matric Higher Secondary School, Sankarankovil | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| DELHI ROYAL CHESS TOURNAMENT OPEN SECTION ON 6TH SEPTEMBER | 20260907 | 20260907 | PREET VIHAR | Union territories |
| HOLY CROSS CHURCH A-60 OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | 20260906 | 20260906 | HOLY CROSS CHURCH MUTTADA, TRIVANDRUM | Kerala / കേരളം |
| HOLY CROSS CHURCH U-15 OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | 20260906 | 20260906 | HOLY CROSS CHURCH MUTTADA, TRIVANDRUM | Kerala / കേരളം |
| HOLY CROSS CHURCH U-60 OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | 20260906 | 20260906 | HOLY CROSS CHURCH MUTTADA, TRIVANDRUM | Kerala / കേരളം |
| HOLY CROSS CHURCH U-9 OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | 20260906 | 20260906 | HOLY CROSS CHURCH MUTTADA, TRIVANDRUM | Kerala / കേരളം |
| HOLY CROSS CHURCH WOMEN CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | 20260906 | 20260906 | HOLY CROSS CHURCH MUTTADA, TRIVANDRUM | Kerala / കേരളം |
| 1st Narayanpur All Assam Under 15 Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 | 20260906 | 20260906 | Hotel Nahar, Narayanpur, Lakhimpur | Assam / অসম |
| 1st SPARK ACADEMY OPEN & U-16 RAPID TOURNAMENT, HUBLI -6TH SEPT, 2026KSCA Event Code: KSCA/G084/2627/D, DDCA Event Code: DDCA/UBL0019/2627 | 20260906 | 20260906 | https://share.google/U7efHcFSaZVW0Mezz | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 2ND PARVATI GOSWAMI MEMORIAL RAPID OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT,DATE 6.9.2026 AT JAIPUR | 20260906 | 20260906 | OXFORD INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, MAHARANA PRATAP ROAD, VAISHALI EXTENSION, JAIPUR | Rajasthan / राजस्थान |
| 2ND PARVATI GOSWAMI MEMORIAL RAPID U-11 CHESS TOURNAMENT,DATE 6.9.2026 AT JAIPUR | 20260906 | 20260906 | OXFORD INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, MAHARANA PRATAP ROAD, VAISHALI EXTENSION, JAIPUR | Rajasthan / राजस्थान |
| 30th Sri Narayana Guru Trophy Open & Age Category Chess Tournament 2026 @Manipalon 6th September | 20260906 | 20260906 | Dr. TMA Pai AC Hall 2nd Floor, near Tiger Circle Manipal, Udupi | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| 3rd Ballia Open Rapid Chess Tournament | 20260906 | 20260906 | Suryansham Palace, Bhagwanpur, Ballia | Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश |
| 3rd SQUARE FIELD UNDER 15 CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP SEP 6th 2026, HANAMKONDATotal Cash Prize 50,000/- Cont: 81868 50208 M Pawan | 20260906 | 20260906 | TTD Kalyana Mandapam | Telangana / తెలంగాణ |
| 3rd THE MANTHAN Open Rapid Chess Tournament 06 September 2026SNA ANUJ KUMAR 7607303017 | 20260906 | 20260906 | Pind Balluchi, Bijnor (U.P.) | Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश |
| 3RD TN STATE LEVEL CHILDREN & OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT – 2026 | 20260906 | 20260906 | TAAC (The Akshaya Academy Campus),Tanjore – 613006. | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 4th AP Ranking Chess Championship 2026 @ NTR | 20260906 | 20260906 | Andhra Pradesh / ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ | |
| 5th AP State Ranking Chess Tournament 2026 TIRUPATIContact No: 9700386070 | 20260906 | 20260906 | Srinivasa Hotel, Srinivasa Mangapuram,Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh / ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ |
| 5th Raydiance Age Group Category & Open Chess Tournament 2026For More Details Contact IA Gourav Kumar Ray : 8879885417 | 20260906 | 20260906 | Lourdes High School , Murbad Road , Rambaug , Kalyan | Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र |
| 6th SEP 2026 – JEPPIAAR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE3RD TN STATE LEVEL CHESS TMT, CONTACT: SATHYAN K- 8610292372, 1st Round 9.00AM | 20260906 | 20260906 | Padur, omr road, chennai – 603103 | Tamil Nadu / தமிழ்நாடு |
| 7th Unity Chess CUp Boys U07 | 20260906 | 20260906 | DPS sagar pathariya Hat | Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेश |
| 8th Serials Practice Chess Tournament for Unrated Players Only | 20260906 | 20260906 | 5th Floor, Saad Market Plaza, Upper Baazar, Ponda | Goa / गोवा |
| CCA PAZZO Rapid Chess Tournament 2026KSCA Event Code: KSCA/G066/2627/C | 20260906 | 20260906 | St Joseph’s Central School, Yelwala | Karnataka / ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |
| Chessind Academy’s FIDE Rated Open Rapid Chess TournamentAICF Event Code: 492567/KL/2026 | 20260906 | 20260906 | VKN Menon Indoor Stadium Thrissur | Kerala / കേരളം |
| Excel Kids Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 | 20260906 | 20260906 | Assam / অসম | |
| G.H.RAISONI MEMORIAL BILASPUR DIVISIONAL (U-07 BOYS) SCHOOLS LEVEL CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026, MUNGELI, CONTACT:- 9755895752 | 20260906 | 20260906 | Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel,Community Hall, Mungeli | Chhattisgarh / छत्तीसगढ़ |
| G.H.RAISONI MEMORIAL BILASPUR DIVISIONAL (U-07 GIRLS) SCHOOLS LEVEL CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026, MUNGELI, CONTACT:- 9755895752 | 20260906 | 20260906 | Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel,Community Hall, Mungeli | Chhattisgarh / छत्तीसगढ़ |
| G.H.RAISONI MEMORIAL BILASPUR DIVISIONAL (U-09 BOYS) SCHOOLS LEVEL CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026, MUNGELI, CONTACT:- 9755895752 | 20260906 | 20260906 | Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel,Community Hall, Mungeli | Chhattisgarh / छत्तीसगढ़ |
| G.H.RAISONI MEMORIAL BILASPUR DIVISIONAL (U-09 GIRLS) SCHOOLS LEVEL CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026, MUNGELI, CONTACT:- 9755895752 | 20260906 | 20260906 | Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel,Community Hall, Mungeli | Chhattisgarh / छत्तीसगढ़ |
| G.H.RAISONI MEMORIAL BILASPUR DIVISIONAL (U-11 GIRLS) SCHOOLS LEVEL CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026, MUNGELI, CONTACT:- 9755895752 | 20260906 | 20260906 | Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel,Community Hall, Mungeli | Chhattisgarh / छत्तीसगढ़ |
