Tournament Info
15th & 16th BBCF INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATED OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT (Classical & Blitz)
Organized by Brains Behind Chess Foundation (BBCF) in association with Olive Tree Global School CBSE.
AICF Event Codes: 507610/TN/2026 (Classical) | 507611/TN(B)/2026 (Blitz)
TNSCA Approval: RO-31/CHE/26-27 (Classical) | RBR-08/CHE/26-27 (Blitz)
Venue: Olive Tree Global School, Madhavaram, Chennai – 600060 (Fully A/C Playing Hall)
Total Prize Fund: ₹13,00,001 (15th BBCF Classical: ₹10,00,001 | 16th BBCF Blitz: ₹3,00,000)
Total Trophies: 262 Trophies (All cash prize winners will be honored with a glittering trophy)
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE & FORMAT
1. 15th BBCF Classical Tournament (18th – 22nd November 2026)
Rounds: 9 Rounds Swiss System
Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move from move 1
Schedule:
Nov 18: Inauguration (9:00 AM), Players' Meeting (9:30 AM), Round 1 (10:00 AM), Round 2 (3:00 PM)
Nov 19: Round 3 (9:00 AM), Round 4 (2:00 PM)
Nov 20: Round 5 (9:00 AM), Round 6 (2:00 PM)
Nov 21: Round 7 (8:00 AM)
Nov 22: Round 8 (8:00 AM), Round 9 (1:30 PM), Prize Distribution (6:30 PM)
2. 16th BBCF Blitz Tournament (21st November 2026)
Rounds: 9 Rounds Swiss System
Time Control: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment per move from move 1
Schedule: Players' Meeting (1:00 PM), Round 1 starts at 1:30 PM, Prize Distribution at 6:00 PM
ENTRY FEE STRUCTURE
Classical Tournament:
Early Bird (upto 5th Nov 2026): ₹3,800
6th Nov – 10th Nov 2026: ₹4,500
11th Nov – 15th Nov 2026: ₹5,000
Blitz Tournament: ₹1,500 (Last date: 15th Nov 2026, 5:00 PM)
Classical + Blitz Combo Offer:
Upto 5th Nov 2026: ₹5,000
6th Nov – 10th Nov 2026: ₹6,000
11th Nov – 15th Nov 2026: ₹6,500
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mr. Balaji S (Secretary, BBCF): +91 7667006464
Mrs. Janani J (President, BBCF): +91 9790900207
Chief Arbiter: Mr. Srivatsan R (International Arbiter)
Terms & Conditions
Eligibility: The tournament is open to all players from India and abroad.
System of Play: The tournaments will be conducted as per the latest FIDE Laws of Chess and AICF regulations under the Swiss System.
Mandatory Registrations: Active AICF, TNSCA, and CDCA registrations are compulsory for all participants.
Default Time (Classical): 30 minutes from the scheduled start of the session. Arriving after the default time results in forfeiture of the game.
Draw Offer: Players are not permitted to make an agreed draw before completing 30 moves.
Tie-Break: In case of a tie, the latest FIDE tie-break system will be applied. Cash prizes will not be shared.
Electronic Devices: Wristwatches, mobile phones, and all other electronic items are strictly prohibited inside the tournament hall. Possession of any electronic device will lead to loss of the game.
Protests: Any protest against the decision of the Chief Arbiter must be submitted in writing within 15 minutes of the occurrence with a protest fee of ₹1,000. The fee will be refunded if the appeal is upheld.
Identification & Age Proof: Players must bring a valid Government-issued ID proof for verification. For age category prizes, a valid birth certificate must be produced upon request.
Taxes: Indian Income Tax rules and regulations will be applicable to all prize money distributions.
Dress Code: Players are expected to maintain decent and appropriate attire at the venue.
Final Authority: The decision of the Chief Arbiter and the Organizing Committee shall be final and binding on all matters.
