Maharashtra is gearing up to host an exciting series of chess tournaments in November 2024, featuring rapid and classical formats across various cities including Pune, Mumbai, and Ahmednagar. With tournaments like the Pune Checkmate Challenge, the Tarabai Shinde FIDE Rapid, and the prestigious All India Shantikumarji Firodia Classical, these events promise intense competition and unique opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels.
Anjanibai Chess Academy Practice Tournament
Chess Tournament in Navi Mumbai
- Date: 2024/11/05
- Contact: 98209 88026
- Tournament Director: Nandakumar T.V.
- Organizer: Anjanibai Chess Academy
- Chief Arbiter: FA
- Location: Ajna Chess Club and Academy, Nexus Seawoods Mall, Seawoods, Navi Mumbai
- Time Control: 15 min + 5 sec increment
1st SVIS ALL INDIA OPEN FIDE RATING CHESS TOURNAMENT 2024
Chess Tournament in Kandivali
- Date: 2024/11/05 to 2024/11/10
- Event Code : 392467/MH/2024
- Total Prize Money: ₹ 5,01,000/-
- Entry Fee: ₹ 3750
- Contact: Vaarin Gada- 9653154485 / Vishal Shah- 9870133064
- Organizer: Asthavinayak Group & ChessKraft Academy
- Chief Arbiter: IA Sandesh Nagarnaik
- Location: Swami Vivekanand International School, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, near Country Club, Kandivali, Parekh Nagar, Kandivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400067
- Time Control: 90 min + 30 sec increment
All India Open Shanti kumarji Firodia Classical FIDE Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Ahmednagar
- Date: 2024/11/06 to 2024/11/10
- Total Prize Money: ₹ 3,00,000
- Entry Fee: ₹ 1500
- Contact: Mr. Yashwant Bapat -9326092501, Mr. Subodh Thombare – 9579067967, Mr. Parunath Dhokale +91-9850704268
- Tournament Director: SNA Yashwant Bapat
- Organizer: Ahmednagar District Chess Circle
- Location: Saptak Sadan, Khist Lane, Near Old Cloth Market, Ahmednagar, India – 414001
- Time Control: 90 min + 30 sec increment
Mumbai Division DSO Chess Tournament 2024-25
- Date: 2024/11/09
- Chief Arbiter: IA Vishwanath Madhav
- Location: Mumbai
- Categories: Under 14, 17, 19 Girls
Mumbai Children’s Age Group Chess Championship 2024
Chess Tournament in Parel
- Date: 2024/11/10
- 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
- Time Control: 15 min + 3 sec increment
- Categories: Under 7, U9, U 11, U13, U15, U17
Sunday Chess League Season 8 (Semi-Classical Format)
Chess Tournament in Nalasopara
- Date: 2024/11/10
- Total Prize Money: 45 Trophies
- Entry Fee: ₹ 350
- Contact: Gajanan Soni : 9768168428
- Tournament Director: Mr. Deepak Ade
- Organizer: Young Star Chess Club
- Chief Arbiter: Gajanan Soni
- Location: GROUND FLOOR , ST. ANNE’S HIGH SCHOOL, NEAR BAHUJAN VIKAS AGHADI OFFICE, NEAR HP PETROL PUMP, SHREE PARSTHA 4th ROAD ,NALASOPARA WEST- 401203
- Time Control: 25 min + 10 sec increment
- Categories: Under 11, 15 & 17
G H Raisoni Pune Checkmate Challenge – One Day Rapid Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Pune
- Date: 2024/11/10
- Total Prize Money: ₹ 40,000 +Trophies
- Entry Fee: ₹ 500
- Contact: Saurabh- 8830748916, Mayank- 7020345250
- Tournament Director: Rajendra Konde
- Organizer: Player Orbit
- Chief Arbiter: FA Guruji Singh
- Location: AMNORA Mall, Pune
- Time Control: 10 min + 10 sec increment
- Categories: Open, Under 15, Under 12, Under 8
Big brains 7th Edition Age Category Rapid Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Nerul, Navi Mumbai
- Date: 2024/11/10
- Total Prize Money: ₹ Trophies :- 200
- Entry Fee: ₹ 700
- Contact: Nandakumar T.V. – 98209 88026, 98209 88631
- Tournament Director: Nandakumar T.V.
- Organizer: Anjanibai Chess Academy
- Location: Airspace, Nexus Seawoods Mall, Seawoods, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
- Time Control: 15 min + 3 sec increment from move 1 for entire game
- Categories: Under 7, U 9, U 11, U13, U15, Open
3rd Shelar Age Group Category Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Mumbai
- Date: 2024/11/10
- Total Prize Money: ₹ 40,500/- + 135 Attractive Trophies
- Entry Fee: ₹ 700 each
- Contact: Mr. Saharsh Soman – 9321726972 ,Mr. Mohit Ladhe – 9029106570
- Organizer: Shelar Academy & KTBS
- Location: Shelar Academy, 1st Floor, Dattatrey Annex, Opp. Mulund Railway Station, Mulund East, Mumbai
- Time Control: 10 min + 5 sec increment for each player from move 1
- A Session:- U-7, U-9, U-11, U-13
- B Session:- U-6, U-8, U-10, U-12, U-15
Smaaash Mumbai Junior Chess Master Age-Group Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Parel
- Date: 2024/11/16
- Total Prize Money: 8 Smartwatches, 8 Earbuds, and 96 trophies
- Contact: Mithil 9987846713
- Tournament Director: Mithil Anande
- Organizer: Smaaash Entertainment
- Location: Smaaash, Gate No.4, Trade View Building, Utopia City, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai
- Time Control: 15 min + 3 sec increment
- Categories: Under 10, Under 11, Under 12, Under 13, Under 6, Under 7, Under 8, Under 9
Balraj Chess Academy One Day Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Pune
- Date: 2024/11/17
- Total Prize Money: ₹ 28,200
- Entry Fee: ₹ 400
- Contact: 8208643303
- Tournament Director: Shri Moghe
- Organizer: Balraj Chess Academy
- Location: Natsamrat Nilu Phule Natyagruha, Lane No. 3, Samrjya Housing Society, Vinayak Nagar, Pimpri- Chinchwad, Maharashtra
- Time Control: 15 min + 5 sec increment
5th Maverick Age Group Category Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Thane West
- Date: 2024/11/17
- Total Prize Money: 8 Smartwatches
- Entry Fee: ₹ 700 each Session
- Contact: Mr. Rahul Joshi – 8779696204
- Tournament Director: IA Rahul Joshi
- Organizer: Maverick Events
- Location: Finland International School, Wagle Estate, Thane West
- Time Control: 10 min + 5 sec increment from move 1
- Session A: U07,U09, U11, U13
- Session B: U08, U10, U12, U15
Open Mumbai Classical Chess Tournament 2024
Chess Tournament in Mumbai
- Date: 2024/11/24
- Contact: 9136070584/9004151333
- Tournament Director: Durga Nagesh Guttula
- Organizer: SMCA Chess School Mumbai
- Chief Arbiter: Nagendra Babbu Diddi
- Deputy Chief Arbiter: Parth Choksey
- Location: Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Pedda Road, Mumbai- 400026
- Time Control: 30 min + 30 sec increment
3rd Tarabai Shinde FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Chembur
- Date: 2024/11/24
- Total Prize Money: ₹ 2,50,000
- Entry Fee: ₹ 1250
- Contact: +91 98209 88026
- Tournament Director: Mr. Nandakumar T.V.
- Organizer: Nandakumar T Vijayamma
- Chief Arbiter: IA P B Bhilare
- Deputy Chief Arbiter: IA Sandesh Nagarnaik
- Location: Grand Nalanda Hall, Chembur West, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 sec increment
Rise UP Women Season 3 One Day Open Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament in Pune
- Date: 2024/11/30
- Total Prize Money: ₹ 3, 00, 000
- Entry Fee: REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEE RS 100/-
- Contact: Mr. Rajendra Konde – +91-9822303540, +91-7972393377
- Tournament Director: Rajendra Konde
- Organizer: Pune District Chess Circle
- Chief Arbiter: FA Vichvekar Shraddha
- Location: Shivshanar Sabhagruh, Mukundnagar, Swargate, Pune 411037
- Time Control: 15 min + 5 sec increment
- Categories: Open, U-20, U-15 & U-10
Disclaimer: The following tournament details are sourced from the internet. Please contact the tournament organizers directly before joining for more information.