Welcome to the ultimate guide for chess enthusiasts in Tamil Nadu! Explore our comprehensive list of upcoming chess tournaments scheduled for July 2024. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a passionate fan, stay informed about event dates, venues, organizers, and exciting prize details. Get ready to participate in or follow these thrilling competitions and be part of the vibrant chess community in Tamil Nadu. Here is the full schedule –
Sri Ramana Vidyalaya Mont. Matric. Hr. Sec. School 21st Sports Day Competition
Chess Tournament in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Event Date: July 5, 2024
- Organizer: A Sudha Principal
- Chief Guest: S Senthamarai Kannan Physical Director
- Chief Arbiter: P Arumugam IA
- Arbiter: K Mareeswari
- Location: Sri Ramana Vidyalaya Mont. Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Format: Schweizer System
- Categories:
- Boys U-15
- Girls U-15
Namakkal District Level Open Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
- Event Date: July 5, 2024
- Contact: Mr. Aathayam -99946 44945
- Organizer: Nathan Chess Academy
- Chief Arbiter: JFM R. Sivarama Krishnan
- Arbiter: V Aathayam SNA
- Location: Jaycee Bhavan, Salem Road, Near Murugan Kovil Bus Stop, Namakkal
- Format: Schweizer System
- Time Control: 10 Minutes Each
CISCE Tamil Nadu & Pondy Regional Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Pollikonda, Vellore
- Event Date: July 5-6, 2024
- Location: Shiksha Green Woods School, Pollikonda, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Chief Arbiter: (SNA) Karthikeyan P
- Arbiter: MS Ravi
- Format: Schweizer System
- Time Control: 30 Minutes + 30 Seconds Increment from move no.1
- Categories:
- Under 14 Boys
- Under 14 Girls
- Under 17 Boys
- Under 17 Girls
- Under 19 Boys
- Under 19 Girls
45th Coimbatore Sahodaya Inter-School Chess Competition 2024 – 2025
Chess Tournament in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Event Date: July 6, 2024
- Organizer: Coimbatore Public School
- Chief Guest: Dr. S.A. Nirmala ME.Ph.D B.Ed – Correspondent, Coimbatore Public School
- Chief Arbiter: FA Sandeep, T 35005960
- Arbiter: Mohamed, Yousuff A 46669000
- Location: Coimbatore Public School, Chinnamettupalyam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641035
- Format: Schweizer System
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Categories:
- Under 12 Boys
- Under 14 Boys
- Under 17 Boys
- Under 19 Boys
Tiruvallur District Children’s Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Veppampattu, Chennai
- Event Date: July 7, 2024
- Organizer: Tiruvallur District Chess Association
- Chief Arbiter: Gunasekaran K
- Arbiters:
- Balaji P
- Balaskandan K
- Location: Sri Aravindar Matric School, Dunlop Nagar, Veppampattu
- Format: Schweizer System
- Time Control: 20 Minutes
Tamil Nadu State Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Sitharkadu
- Event Date: July 7, 2024
- Organizer: Mayiladuthurai District Chess Association and ARCV College Mayiladuthurai
- Chief Guest: Dr. Sathiyabama, Principal, ARC V College
- Chief Arbiter: FA Kathirvel D (45078661)
- Location: ARC Viswanathan College, Sitharkadu, Mayiladuthurai
- Format: Schweizer System
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Categories:
- Under 09
- Under 11
- Under 13
- Under 15
- Under 23
Rathinam Chess Academy – PCAA Lord Lions, Sivakasi 2024
Chess Tournament in Sivakasi
- Event Date: July 7, 2024
- Organizer: Rathinam Chess Academy
- Chief Arbiter: Rajan S R
- Location: Lord PCAA Lions School, Gandhinagar, Sivakasi
- Format: Schweizer System
Radical Chess Academy – Tamil Nadu State Level Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Chennai
- Event Date: July 7, 2024 (Sunday)
- Organizer: Radical Chess Academy
- Chief Arbiter: Mr. Nandakumar Veeraraghavan (IA)
- Arbiter: Mr. R. K. Chopon Babu (FA)
- Location: Masi Matriculation School, Ayyappanthagal, Chennai 600056
- Format: Schweizer System
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
PORKO Chess Academy 1st TN State Level Children’s Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Chennai
- Event Date: July 7, 2024
- Contact: Dhanasekaran G – 9710622107
- Chief Arbiter: SNA Sathyan K
- Location: MD SATHAK A.J. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, NO. 34 RAJIV GANDHI SALAI (OMR) SIRUSERI IT PARK, SIRUSERI, CHENNAI – 603103
- Format: Schweizer System
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
KARUR FAMILY District Level Children and Open Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Karur
- Event Date: July 7, 2024
- Organizer: KARUR DISTRICT 10 ACADEMIES
- Contact: 9787960669, 9003522606, 9976789573, 9952574451
- Chief Arbiter: All 10 Academy In-charges
- Location: Kongu Higher Secondary School, Vennaimalai, Karur
- Format: Schweizer System
- Time Control: 15 Minutes Each
GKSA 2nd Madurai District Level Children Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Madurai
- Event Date: July 7, 2024
- Organizer: Golden Knights Sports Academy
- Chief Arbiter: IA P. Uma Maheswaran
- Arbiter: SNA Saravana, Devi B 25027026
- Location: Guhan Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Madurai
- Format: Schweizer System
- Time Control: 15 Minutes + 5 Seconds
1st Monthly Practice Coimbatore District Level Open Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Coimbatore
- Event Date: July 7, 2024
- Registration Limit: Up to 150 players
- Contact: 9884403988, 8883039971
- Organizer: Coimbatore District Chess Association
- Chief Arbiter: MR.K. DHANASEKAR – SECRETARY
- Arbiters:
- FA Vinod, Kumar M. 5016207
- FA Sandeep, T 35005960
- Location: SANMARGA SANGAHAM, POO MARKET (Near Devanga School), Coimbatore
- Format: Schweizer System
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
14th District Level Children’s & Open Chess Tournament (Success Chess Academy)
Chess Tournament in Dindigul
- Event Date: July 7, 2024
- Organizer: Success Chess Academy, 43/7, vivekananda nagar, near ARC agancy, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
- Contact: S. Siva
- Chief Arbiter: Dr. I.Karunakaran SNA
- Arbiter: Mr. J.Ayyappan SNA
- Format: Schweizer System
- Time Control: 15 Minutes Each
- Categories:
- Open
- Under 12
- Under 15
- Under 9
3rd Battle Field Tamil Nadu State Level Chess Tournament – SALEM
Chess Tournament in Salem
- Event Date: July 7, 2024
- Location: Jairam Higher Secondary School, Opp. Jairam College, Chinna Thirupathi, Salem
- Organizer: Battle Field Chess Academy supported by chessfee.com
- Contact: FA B. Jayaprakash, Ph: 9944856178
- Chief Arbiter: IA Dr. Sathiesh G G 46656987
- Format: Schweizer System
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Prizes:
- 1st Prize: Bicycle & DGT 2500 Clock
- Total Prizes: 200
7th Praveen Chess Academy Erode TN State Level Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Erode
- Event Date: July 7, 2024
- Location: VET Institute of Arts and Science, Maruthi Nagar, Thindal, Erode, Tamil Nadu
- Organizer: Praveen Chess Academy Erode
- Chief Guest: Dr. Ramesh, Jt Secretary TNSCA, Secretary EDCC
- Arbiter: IA Umapathy M 25933299
- Format: Schweizer System
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Prizes:
- Total Cash Prize: ₹25,000
- 1st Prize: 76-inch TV
- 75 Prizes per age category
- Total Prizes: 500
Chairman’s Trophy International Open FIDE Rating Rapid Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Kattankulathur
- Event Date: July 13, 2024
- Contact: Sathyan K (8610292372)
- Organizer: Sri Raghavendra Chess Academy and Master Mind Chess Academy
- Chief Arbiter: Mr. Sathyan K SNA
- Arbiter: IA Ganesh, Babu S 5029180
- Venue: SRM IST, Padma Bhushan Major Dhayan Chand Ind. Stadium, Potheri, Kattankulathur
- Time Control: 10 Minutes + 5 Seconds increment
- Format: Schweizer System
Bharathi & Park’s College TN State Level Children’s & Open Chess Tournament – 2024
Chess Tournament in Tirupur
- Event Date: July 14, 2024
- Contact: 8778201712, 9688057777, 9600321449
- Organizer: Bharathi Chess Academy
- Chief Arbiter: FA Gobi Krishnaan S
- Arbiters: IA Dr. Sathiesh G G 46656987
- Venue: Park’s College, Chinnakarai, Tirupur
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Format: Schweizer System
- Prizes: 70-inch TV (1st PRIZE); 180+ Prizes; NO SPOT ENTRY
C Cube Academy 1st State Level Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Chennai
- Event Date: July 14, 2024
- Contact: 9962987760, 9500912898
- Organizer: C Cube – Chennai Chess Coaching Academy & Magnus Chess Academy
- Chief Arbiter: Ms. R .Vanathi Priyadharshini
- Arbiter: IA Muthukumar R
- Venue: St. John’s Public School, Lake Bund Road, Perumbakkam Main Road, Chennai-603302
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Format: Schweizer System
- Total Trophies: 120
Decathlon – Tamil Nadu State Level Children’s Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Chennai
- Event Date: July 14, 2024
- Organizer: Marina Chess Academy
- Chief Arbiter: Mr. R. K. Chopon Babu (FA)
- Venue: Decathlon (Nolambur), Ambattur Estate, Chennai 600058
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Format: Schweizer System
Lotus Chess Academy 1st Antony Joseph Memorial Chengalpattu District Level Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Chengalpattu
- Event Date: July 14, 2024
- Contact: Mr. Santhosh (8050285077, 9940058265)
- Organizer: Lotus Chess Academy
- Chief Arbiter: FA Kanimozhi S (25681877)
- Venue: Vidya Sagar Global School, Chengalpattu
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Format: Schweizer System
Muralimohan Memorial 4th Capa Chess Academy International FIDE Rapid Rating Open Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Chennai
- Event Date: July 14, 2024
- Contact: Priyanka Balaji (Mob: 9499915932 / 8056057212)
- Organizer: Capa Chess Academy
- Chief Arbiter: Mrs. Priyanka Balaji
- Arbiter: IA Srivatsan R 5097266
- Venue: HOC, JN Stadium, Periyamet, Chennai-600003
- Time Control: 10 Minutes + 5 Seconds increment per move from no. 1
- Format: Schweizer System
Thirumal District Tournament
Chess Tournament in Chennai
- Event Date: July 14, 2024
- Organizer: Thirumal Chess Academy
- Chief Arbiter: FA Sankaranarayanan
- Venue: Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam Cantonment Primary School, Block-A, Pallavaram, Chennai
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Format: Schweizer System
TUT 3rd KC TN State Level Open & Bi-Cycle Chess Tournament – 2024
Chess Tournament in Thoothukudi
- Event Date: July 14, 2024
- Organizer: Thoothukudi District Chess Association & Kamaraj College
- Chief Arbiter: Dr. T. Karpagavalli FA, TDCA secretary
- Arbiter: P. Dharmaraj FA (5018552)
- Arbiter: R. Sankar Sr. NA
- Venue: Kamaraj College, Thoothukudi
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Format: Schweizer System
- Prizes: ₹25,000 (Open category); 8 bicycles and 120 cups (Students category)
- Entry Fee: ₹400
Celebrating World Chocolate Day – TN State Level Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Chennai
- Event Date: July 17, 2024
- Organizer: Dheyvi Sri Academy for Chess
- Chief Arbiter: Kavya S (NI & FA)
- Arbiters: Mr. Nandakumar Veeraraghavan (IA); Chopon Babu R K (FA)
- Venue: Hall of Chess, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai 600003
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Format: Schweizer System
6th Sigaram Chess Academy Children and Open Tournament 2024 – Thottiyam (Trichy)
Chess Tournament in Trichy
- Event Date: July 20, 2024
- Organizer: Sigaram Chess Academy, Thottiyam (Sri P Thanabal)
- Chief Arbiter: Sri CHANDRASEKAR T K – President, Sigaram Chess Academy
- Arbiter: FA Sundar R J (45043876)
- Venue: Kongunadu College of Engineering & Technology, Tholurpatti, Thottiyam, Trichy 621215
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Format: Schweizer System
Tirupattur District FIDE 100 Guinness World Records Attempt Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Tirupattur
- Event Date: July 20, 2024
- Organizer: Tirupattur District Chess Association
- Chief Arbiter: Chandrasekaran B, Vice President, TPTDCA
- Arbiters: FA Anand D (33364109); NA Sivagnanam T M; NA Gopinathen A; NA Williams Ronald D; Ravikumar T C
- Venue: Sri Amrita Hr Sec School, Tirupattur
- Time Control: 15+5
- Format: Schweizer System
Tiruvallur District – Tamil Nadu State Level Children’s and Open Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Chennai
- Event Date: July 21, 2024
- Organizer: Tiruvallur District Chess Association
- Chief Arbiter: Mr. R. K. Chopon Babu (FA)
- Venue: Velammal Vidyalaya, Paruthippattu, Avadi, Chennai 600071
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Format: Schweizer System
International Chess Day & FIDE Centenary Celebration – TN State Level Tournament – CBE
Chess Tournament in Coimbatore
- Event Date: July 21, 2024
- Contact: 8883039971
- Organizer: Indian Chess Consortium
- Chief Arbiter: IA Dr. Sathiesh G G 46656987
- Arbiters: FA Sandeep T 35005960
- Venue: Sri Krishna Goundar Kalyana Mandapam, Ganapathy, Coimbatore – 641006
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Format: Schweizer System
- Prizes: Cycle, Chess Clock & ₹25,000 (Mega Event – 205+ Prizes)
30th Tamil Nadu State FIDE Team Chess Championship – 2024
Chess Tournament in Dharmapuri
- Event Dates: July 24-27, 2024
- Contact: Rajasekaran (8973773773)
- Organizer: Vivekananda Chess Academy
- Chief Arbiter: SNA P Rajasekaran
- Arbiters: IA Vinothkumar, T 5036917
- Venue: Sri Vijay Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School (BOYS), Dharmapuri
- Time Control: 90 Minutes + 30 Seconds from Move one
- Format: Mannschafts-Schweizer System
Aladi Aruna Memorial 3rd Tamil Nadu State Level Children’s Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Alangulam
- Cash Prize: ₹27,700
- Event Date: July 28, 2024
- Location: Tenkasi
- Organizer: Aladi Aruna Foundation, Alangulam
- Contact: 9500912898, 9965373001
- Chief Arbiter: Dr. V. Muthamilan (Ph: 9688649437)
- Arbiter: IA
- Venue: Aladi Aruna College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Sivalarkulam, Alangulam – 627853
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Format: Schweizer System
- Trophies: 105
APS Chess Academy VNR District Level Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Rajapalayam
- Event Date: July 28, 2024
- Organizer: Mr. S Paulraj APS CA President
- Chief Arbiter: M Nagaraj SNA
- Arbiter: P Arumugam IA
- Venue: AKDR Girl’s Higher Secondary School, Rajapalayam
- Time Control: 15+5
- Format: Schweizer System
Trichy District Level Children & Open Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Trichy
- Event Date: July 28, 2024
- Organizer: Rockfort Chess Academy
- Chief Arbiter: Mr. Iravatham M (Secretary – Rockfort Chess Academy)
- Arbiters: FA Sundar, R J 45043876; NA Bhavani, A S 48786888
- Venue: Orchard CBSE School, LIC Colony, K K Nagar, Trichy – 620021
- Time Control: 25 Minutes Each
- Format: Schweizer System
Bruno Chess Foundation 1st TN State Level Children Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Chennai
- Event Date: July 28, 2024
- Contact: Madhumitha R (Mob: 7550184529 / 9444285482)
- Organizer: Bruno Chess Foundation
- Chief Arbiter: Madhumitha R BV
- Venue: HOC, JN Stadium, Periyamet, Chennai-600003
- Time Control: 20 Minutes Each
- Format: Schweizer System