STAR Chess Foundation 2nd International Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament (Tiruchirappalli 2025)
Ready to Raise Your FIDE Rating?
Event Dates:
November 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 – 2025 (Wednesday to Sunday)
Rounds:
Total No. of Rounds: 9
Detailed round schedule provided (1st round at 10 AM on Nov 5, 2025; prize distribution at 3 PM on Nov 9, 2025)
Entry Fee:
- Standard Entry Fee: ₹3,000
- Trichy District Players: ₹2,500
- Early Bird Discount: ₹2,500 (valid until 28th Sep 2025)
Total Cash Prizes: ₹6,00,001
- Main prizes up to 30th place
- Rating category, unrated, other state, veteran, differently abled, women, Trichy district & category prizes
Trophies:
- Total Number of Trophies: 155+
- Total Number of Cash Prizes: 97
- Category Trophies: U08, U10, U12, U14, U16 Boys & Girls (specified numbers)
Eligibility:
Open to all ages, genders, and FIDE rating levels.
Rules & Registration:
- FIDE Laws of Chess
- AICF registration compulsory for Indian players
- TNSCA/Trichy DCA registration compulsory for Tamil Nadu/Trichy players
- Last date for entries: 6 PM, 3rd November 2025
- Withdrawals allowed with Chief Arbiter’s written consent
- Wrist watches, electronic devices not permitted during play
Accommodation:
Free dormitory accommodation for players (arrange own bedding). One accompanying same-gender person allowed. Lodging from 4th November evening after 6 PM.
Contact for Event & Accommodation:
- Mr. P. Ismail (Chief Organiser) – 90434 27661, 90801 81709
- Mr. J. Sivaganesh – 73976 58909
- Mr. Iravatham – 90871 37166
- G. Saravanan – 99425 99399
- Email: indianchesscoaching@gmail.com
- Venue Sponsor: M.A.M. School of Engineering & Polytechnic College
- Sponsor Email: principal@mamse.in, mampc@yahoo.com
- Websites: www.mamse.in | www.mampc.in
By registering for this event, you agree to the Cancellation & Refund Policy