by October 2024 is packed with exciting chess tournaments across Maharashtra, featuring competitions for various age groups and formats. The events range from rapid and blitz formats to classical time controls, ensuring a diverse set of challenges for participants. Major tournaments include the H2ePower System Maharashtra State Selection FIDE events in Nagpur, organized by the Chess Association of Nagpur, and age-group championships in Mumbai, hosted by the SMCA Chess School.
With tournaments like the U-15 District Selection and the SMCA Chess School 1st All India FIDE Rating series, the calendar caters to both beginner and experienced players, making October a competitive and thrilling month for chess enthusiasts in Maharashtra.
U-15 District Selection Chess Tournament of Dhule
Chess Tournament in Dhule
- Dates: 11/10/2024
- Tournament Director: Dinesh Jadhav
- Organizer: UInsports & District Chess Association Dhule
- Chief Arbiter: FA Yogesh Ravandale
- Deputy Chief Arbiter: SNA Krishna
- Time Control: 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment
Kothrud Kreeda Mahotsav Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Pune
- Dates: 12/10/2024
- Contact- Abhijeet Joshi 9850023202
- Tournament Director: Abhijeet Joshi
- Chief Arbiter: FA Amrish Ambadas Tallu
- Location: Shiv Chaitanya Banquet, Paud Road, Rambaug Colony, Pune
- Age Categories: Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14
1st Saturday Night Blitz Tournament
Chess Tournament in Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Dates: 12/10/2024
- Contact- +91 9028682862 , +91 9762575969
- Tournament Director: FI Pratik Mulay
- Organizer: Tactical Moves Chess Academy
- Location: Fluid First Step, PCMC Link Rd, Shridhar nagar, Chinchwad, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411033
- Time Control: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment from move no. 1
TDCA U-15 Boys & Girls District Selection Tournament
Chess Tournament in Thane
- Dates: 13/10/2024
- Organizer: Thane District Chess Association
- Location: Thane
- Time Control: 20 minutes + 3 seconds increment from move no. 1
Lt Sucheta Ravindra Vakil Memorial Age Group & Open Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Pune
- Dates: 13/10/2024
- Contact : Milind Naik- 9970187481
- Total Prize Money: Rs. 25,000
- Entry Fee: Rs 350, 400
- Location: Euro School, Bhumkar Chowk, Near Pune-Mumbai Expressway, Wakad, Pune 411057
- Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment from move no. 1
- Age Categories: U-8 , U-10, U12 & U14
- Organizer: Team VVCA, Mrs. Vakil & Mrs. Naik
Balsidhanath Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Satara
- Dates: 13/10/2024
- Contact : IA Shardul Tapase 9960530207
- Total Prize Money: Rs. 18,500
- Entry Fee: Rs 300
- Tournament Director: Deepak Raut
- Organizer: Shardul, Manojkumar Tapase
- Location: Congress Committee Hall, Near 7 Star Cinema, Satara
- Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment from move no. 1
SMCA Chess School 1st All India FIDE Rating Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Mumbai
- Dates: 11/10/2024 to 16/10/2024
- Tournament Director: Durga Nagesh Guttula
- Organizer: SMCA Chess School
- Chief Arbiter: IA P. B. Bhillare
- Deputy Chief Arbiter: IA Sandesh Nagarnaik
- Location: Russian House, Vikas Building, Pedder Rd, IT Colony, Tardeo, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400026
- Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move no. 1
h2e Power Systems Maharashtra State Under-15 Open & Girls FIDE Rating Selection Chess Championship 2024
Chess Tournament in Nashik
- Dates: 18th October to 20th October, 2024
- Contact : Shri. Sunil Sharma: 9373906005, Shri.Vinayak Wadile : 8888119335
- Total Prize Money: Rs. 48,000
- Entry Fee: District Selected Player: Rs. 1,000/-, Donor Entry: Rs. 2,000/-
- Tournament Director: Shri. Vinay Bele
- Organizer: Maharashtra Chess Association & All India Chess Federation
- Location: Kalika Mata Mandir Hall , Mumbai Naka, Nashik
- Time Control: 60 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1
1st Standard & Blitz Chess Championship 2024
Chess Tournament in Pune
- Dates: 19/10/2024 to 20/10/2024
- Contact: Shweta Maktedar – 9158722230, Ganesh Antad – 8208865274,Manvel Das – 9326593309
- Total Prize Money: Rs. 25,000
- Entry Fee: ₹ 500 only [STANDARD], ₹ 300 only [BLITZ], ₹ 750 for Both
- Organizer: 8×8 Chess Academy and SNBP Wakad Learning Center
- Chief Arbiter: SNA Maktedar, Shashikant
- Location: SNBP Wakad Learning Center, Near Mall of the Millennium, Wakad, Pune
- Time Control: STANDARD -30 mins + 30 sec, BLITZ- 3 mins + 2 sec
- Categories: U8, U11, U15 and Open
3rd CircleChess Open Rapid Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Gondia
- Dates: 20/10/2024
- Contact : Mukesh Barai: +91 9422834766, Sagar Sakhare: +91 7875712182
- Total Prize Money: Rs. 25,000
- Entry Fee: Rs 250
- Tournament Directors: Anurag Khannur, Mukesh Barai
- Organizer: CircleChess
- Chief Arbiter: FA Sagar Sakhare
- Deputy Chief Arbiter: SNA Sham Agrawal
- Arbiter: Sudhanshu Gaidhane
- Location: Bhavbhuti Rang Mandir, Poona Toly, Opp. Saraswati Girls’ High School, Gondia, Maharashtra
- Time Control: 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment
Mumbai Children’s Age Group Chess Championship 2024
Chess Tournament in Mumbai
- Dates: 27/10/2024
- Contact : 9136070584/9004151333
- Tournament Director: Durga Nagesh Guttula
- Organizer: SMCA Chess School Mumbai
- Chief Arbiter: Nagendra Babbu Diddi
- Deputy Chief Arbiter: Parth Choksey
- Location: JBCN International School Parel, Mumbai
- Time Control: 15 minutes + 3 seconds increment
- Categories: Under 7, 9 ,11, 13
H2ePower System Maharashtra State Selection FIDE Blitz Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Nagpur
- Dates: 27/10/2024
- Contact : Rohit Tembe : 8007944674
- Total Prize Money: Rs. 36,000
- Entry Fee: Rs 1000
- Tournament Director: Bhushan Shriwas
- Organizer: Chess Association Nagpur
- Chief Arbiter: Ajinkya Pingle
- Location: GH Raisoni Skill Tech University, MIDC-Wadi Link Road, Nagpur
- Time Control: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment from move no. 1
H2ePower System Maharashtra State Selection FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Nagpur
- Dates: 26/10/2024 to 27/10/2024
- Contact : Rohit Tembe : 8007944674
- Total Prize Money: Rs. 36,000
- Entry Fee: Rs 1000
- Tournament Director: Bhushan Shriwas
- Organizer: Chess Association Nagpur
Chief Arbiter: Ajinkya Pingle - Location: GH Raisoni Skill Tech University, MIDC-Wadi Link Road, Nagpur
- Time Control: 20 minutes + 5 seconds increment from move no. 1
