Chess Tournaments in Karnataka – November 2024

November 2024 is packed with a variety of exciting chess tournaments across Karnataka, bringing together young talents, seasoned players, and enthusiasts from all over. From rapid tournaments in Sirsi and Shimoga to FIDE-rated events in Bengaluru, this month’s lineup includes diverse competitions in prestigious locations like BMS College, Vidyodaya Public School, and more. Players of all ages and skill levels will have the opportunity to compete, improve, and celebrate their passion for chess.

DD-PU Colleges State Level (U-19) Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament in Sirsi

• Dates: November 5 – November 6, 2024
• Contact: Shri. Nagaraj Naik – 90086 96957 / Smt. Ratnamma D C – 79752 96732
• Tournament Director: Shri. Nagaraj Naik
• Organizer: Department of Pre-University Education, Karwar / Marikamba Govt. PU College
• Chief Arbiter: Shripad, K V (5075033)
• Location: Ambedkar Bhavan, Yellapur Road, Sirsi (Uttara Kannada)
• Time control (Rapid) : 25 minutes + 5 seconds increment from Move 1

Yuva Kreeda Mahotsav 2024 Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament in Sirsi

• Dates: November 9 – November 10, 2024
• Entry Fee: ₹ 300
• Contact: Rtn. Harish Hegde 94494 03838, Rtn. Vishakh Isloor 90361 03465
• Tournament Director: Rtn. Vinaykumar Hiremath
• Organizer: Rotary Club of Sirsi
• Chief Arbiter: Shripad, K V
• Location: Forest Employees Community Hall, Yellapur Naka, Sirsi (Uttara Kannada)
• Time Control: 20 minutes + 5 seconds increment
• This tournament is exclusively for “Rotary District 3170 Interact Schools” for 8th, 9th, 10th Standard only.

Nagnur Shri Prabhudev Independent Science P.U. College Rapid Chess Tournament

• Date: November 9, 2024
• Tournament Director: Swapna Joshi (Principal, Nagnur Shri Prabhudev Independent Science PU College)
• Organizer: Nagnur Shri Prabhudev Independent Science
• Chief Arbiter: Girish Bachikar
• Deputy Chief Arbiter: Aakash Madiwalar
• Location: Naganur, Karnataka
• Arbiter: Jadhav Saksham
• Time Control: 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment

Universal First Age Category Chess Tournament 2024

Chess Tournament in Koluru

• Date: November 10, 2024
• Entry Fee: ₹ 500
• Contact: 8951932946 / 6366816611
• Organizer: Universal Group of Institutions
• Chief Arbiter: IA Anil, N J
• Location: UNIVERSAL Campus Koluru,Lakkayanapalya, Tavarekere Hobli, Ramohalli Post, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560074
• Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment
• Categories: Under 9, 11, 13, 15, 19 Boys & Girls

9th Hubli-Dharwad  Interschool PUC Rapid Chess Tournament 2024

Chess Tournament in Hubballi

• Date: November 10, 2024
• Entry Fee: ₹ 500
• Contact: Srinivas Indrali – 9738314414
• Tournament Director: Srinivasa Indrali
• Organizer: Indrali School of Life Skills and Bhavadeepa Shikshana Sansthe
• Chief Arbiter: FA Basavaraja, M
• Location: Smt. Vimala Kulkarni Memorial School [Bhavadeepa School], Bhavani Nagar, Hubli
• Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment

Dr. Shri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji’s 109th JSS Law College Chess Tournament 2024

Chess Tournament in Mysuru

• Date: November 10, 2024
• Contact: Amith T -8050908098
• Organizer: JSS Law College, Mysuru, and Seven Knights Adventures
• Chief Arbiter: Abhilash, T
• Location: JSS Law College, Mysuru
• Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment

7th CircleChess Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2024

Chess Tournament in Mysuru

• Date: November 10, 2024
• Total Prize Money: ₹ 30,000
• Entry Fee: ₹ 500
• Contact: Yuvraj: 9945613469
• Organizer: CircleChess & Davangere Chess Club
• Chief Arbiter: Adithya Krishnamurthy
• Deputy Chief Arbiter: Yuvaraj T
• Arbiters: Naveen Kumar, Willson, Krishna Sinde, Chiranth M D
• Location: Gurubhavna Hall, DAVANGERE
• Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment
• Categories: U 08,U10,U12,U14 TOP 10 TROPHIES

6th Circle Chess Open and Age Category Chess Tournament 2024

Chess Tournament in Koramangala

• Date: November 10, 2024
• Total Prize Money: ₹ 50,000
• Entry Fee: ₹700
• Contact:  Richa- 7760565464
• Tournament Director: Richa Mishra
• Organizer: Caissa School of Chess
• Chief Arbiter: IA Saleem Beig
• Location: Nexus Mall, Koramangala, Bengaluru
• Time Control: 15 minutes each + 5 seconds increment
• Categories: U-7, U-10, U-13 & U-16

5th CircleChess Children’s Under-16 Rapid Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament in Kalaburagi

• Date: November 10, 2024
• Total Prize Money: 40 Trophies
• Entry Fee: ₹ 400
• Contact: Gnandeep More – 99642 98665, 9844042170
• Tournament Director: NA Gnanadeep Sagar
• Organizer: CircleChess
• Chief Arbiter: IA Promodraj Moree
• Deputy Chief Arbiter: NA Amitanand Kori
• Location: Darsh Hospital, Vurgese Complex, Old Jewargi Road, Kalaburgi
• Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment

24th Sri Narayana Guru Trophy Open and Age Category Tournament

Chess Tournament in Udupi

• Date: November 10, 2024
• Total Prize Money: ₹ 25,000
• Entry Fee: ₹ 700 (Open), 600 ( Age category)
• Contact: 9731230323, 93411 11024
• Tournament Director: Umanatha K
• Organizer: Sri Narayana Guru School of Chess, Kapu-Udupi
• Chief Arbiter: FA Sakshath U K
• Location: Vidyodaya Public School, Udupi
• Time Control: 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment
• Categories: U-7, 9, 11, 13,16 Boys & Girls

Mind Trick – 2024 All India Level Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament in Bengaluru

• Date: November 11, 2024
• Total Prize Money: ₹ 54,000
• Entry Fee: ₹ 200
• Contact: Sagar P – 9980239566, Chandan Gowda – 7204779698
• Tournament Director: Madhuri N
• Organizer: BMS College of Commerce and Management, Bengaluru – 560004
• Chief Arbiter: Sagar, P
• Deputy Chief Arbiters: Dhanush, M S; Chandan, Gowda K S
• Arbiter: Vijaykumar, R P
• Location: BMS College of Commerce and Management, Bengaluru-560004
• Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment

Chadurangotsava All India Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2024

Chess Tournament in Bengaluru

• Dates: November 14 – November 18, 2024
• AICF CODE : 390787/KA/2024 | KSCA CODE : G061/2425
• Total Prize Money: ₹ 5,00,001 (68 Cash prizes | 33 Trophies | 20 Medals)
• Entry Fee: ₹ 2500
• Contact: 7899246146
• Tournament Director: IA Anil N J
• Organizer: BMS College of Engineering and Chess Knights
• Chief Arbiter: IA Saleem Beig (25042050)
• Location: BMS College of Engineering, Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore- 560019
• Time Control: 90 minutes each + 30 seconds increment

1st Like Chess Under 16 Tournament 2024

Chess Tournament in Shimoga

• Date: November 17, 2024
• Entry Fee: ₹ 600
• Contact: Sharath- 7892982816, Chiranth- 8867975560
• Tournament Director: Chiranth M D
• Organizer: Likechess
• Chief Arbiter: IA Pranesh Yadav K
• Location: Shimoga District Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Near Gandhi Park
• Time Control: 15 minutes each + 5 seconds increment
• Categories: U-8, 10, 12,14 Boys & Girls

9th CircleChess Children’s Under 16 Rapid Chess Tournament 2024

Chess Tournament in Sidapur

• Date: November 24, 2024
• Tournament Director: NA Gnanadeep Sagar
• Organizer: CircleChess
• Chief Arbiter: IA Promodraj Moree
• Deputy Chief Arbiter: NA Amitanand Kori
• Location: Sidapur, Bagalkote
• Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment

8th CircleChess Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2024

Chess Tournament in Sirsi

• Date: November 24, 2024
• Total Prize Money: ₹ 25,000
• Entry Fee: ₹ 500
• Contact: Ramachandra Bhat: +91 9481360128, Naveen Hegde: +91 9480621062
• Tournament Director: Mr. Anurag Khannur
• Organizer: CircleChess
• Chief Arbiter: FA Shripad, K V
• Location: Hotel Samrat, Vinayak Colony, Sirsi (Uttara Kannada)
• Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment

Disclaimer: The following tournament details are sourced from the internet. Please contact the tournament organizers directly before joining for more information.