Tournament Info

Eight Square Chess Academy 4th International FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament - 2027

Organized by Eight Square Chess Academy (Affiliated to Chennai District Chess Association).

AICF Event Code: 486710/TN(R)/2027

TNSCA Approval No: RFR-10/CHE/26-27

Total Prize Fund: ₹3,00,000/- + 4 Android Mobiles + 10 Chess Clocks

Date: Sunday, 10th January 2027

Venue: Hall of Chess, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Time Control: 10 Minutes + 5 Seconds increment per move from move 1

Rounds: 9 Rounds Swiss System

Entry Fee: ₹1,500/-

Registration Deadline: 08-01-2027, 6:00 PM

PRIZE HIGHLIGHTS

Open Main Prizes: 1st: ₹30,000 + Trophy | 2nd: ₹25,000 + Trophy | 3rd: ₹15,000 + Trophy (Cash prizes up to 30th rank)

Rating Categories (1601-1700, 1501-1600, 1400-1500): 1st Prize: ₹10,000 + Android Mobile + Trophy (Prizes up to 10th rank in each category)

Best Unrated: 1st Prize: ₹5,000 + Android Mobile + Trophy (Prizes up to 10th rank)

Special Categories: Cash prizes & trophies for Best Female (16+), Best Veteran (55+), and Divyang Players (40%+)

Age Categories (U-07, U-09, U-11, U-13, U-15 - Boys & Girls): 1st Prize: Chess Clock + Trophy | 2nd to 10th: Trophies

ROUND SCHEDULE (10th Jan 2027)

Round 1: 09:00 AM

Round 2: 10:00 AM

Round 3: 11:00 AM

Round 4: 12:00 PM

Round 5: 01:00 PM

Round 6: 02:00 PM

Round 7: 03:00 PM

Round 8: 04:00 PM

Round 9: 05:00 PM

Prize Distribution: 05:45 PM

CONTACT & OFFICIALS

Tournament Director: Ms. Sivaranjani S (9626764649 / 9150442252)

Coordinator: Mr. Arun Seshadri S R (9345991867)

Chief Arbiter: IA Nandhakumar V

Email: chessacademy32@gmail.com

Terms & Conditions

System of Play: The tournament will be conducted in accordance with the latest FIDE Rapid Chess Regulations under the Swiss System (9 rounds).

Time Control & Default Time: 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment per move from move 1. Default time is 10 minutes from the start of each round.

Mandatory Registrations:

Active AICF registration for 2026-2027 is mandatory for all Indian players.

TNSCA player registration for 2026-2027 is compulsory for all Tamil Nadu players.

Chennai DCA registration (₹75) is required for Chennai district players.

Tie-Break: Buchholz tie-break system will be applied. In case of a tie, cash prizes will not be shared.

Electronic Devices: All types of wristwatches and electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the tournament hall; violation will result in the loss of the game.

Prize Collection Rule: Prize winners must be present to collect their prizes in person during the Prize Distribution Ceremony at the venue. No substitute, representative, or third person will be permitted to collect awards on behalf of a player. Prizes will not be distributed on the next day.

Protests & Appeals: Any protest against an arbiter’s decision must be submitted in writing within 15 minutes of the incident, along with a protest fee of ₹1,000. The fee is refundable if the appeal is upheld.

Withdrawals: Players may withdraw at any stage of the event only after submitting written notification to the Chief Arbiter.

Certificates: E-Certificates will be awarded to all participants.

Final Authority: The decision of the Tournament Director and Chief Arbiter shall be final and binding on all matters.