Upcoming Chess Tournaments in Karnataka in Oct 2024

In October 2024, Karnataka will host several exciting chess tournaments, offering opportunities for players across different categories. These include FIDE-rated rapid and blitz events, such as the SDM University Cup and Punith Rajkumar Cup, as well as the Panchajanya All India Open Chess Tournament. Players of all skill levels will have the chance to compete and enjoy game.

SDM University Cup All India Open Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament in Dharwad

• Date: 02/10/2024
• AICF event code: 3864442/KA(R)/2024
• Contact : Anurag Khannur – 9148859412, Ajay R Srivathsa- 9611482250, Dr. Sharad Javali – 9663056783
• Total Prize Money: Rs 2,00,000
• Entry Fee: Rs. 1000
• Tournament Director: Dr. Naveen KN
• Organizer(s): SDM University
• Chief Arbiter: Promod Raj Moree
• Deputy Chief Arbiter: Anij N J
• Arbiters: FA Shripad K V, FA Omkar Dandoti, FA Basawaraj M, SNA Aakash Maidwaklar, SNA Saksham, SNA Girish Bachikar, SNA Shrinidhi K V
• Location: Examination Hall, SDM Dental College, Sattur, Dharwad
• Time Control: 15 min + 5 sec increment from move 1
• Age Categories: U-8 , U-10 , U-12, U-14, U-16

3rd DKCA All India Open FIDE Rapid Rated Chess Tournament 2024

Chess Tournament in Mangalore

• Date: 02/10/2024to 03/10/2024
• AICF event code: 380040/KAR(R)/2024
• Contact : Ramesh Kote – 9448723363, Ramya S Rai – 9632865720, Sathya Prasad- 9448770701
• Total Prize Money: Rs 2,00,000
• Entry Fee: Rs. 1000
• Tournament Director: Ramesh Kote
• Organizer(s): Dakshina Kannada Chess Association
• Chief Arbiter: IA Vasanth BH
• Location: Townhall Hall, Mangalore
• Time Control: 20 min + 5 sec increment

3rd DKCA All India Open Blitz Chess Tournament 2024

Chess Tournament in Mangalore

• Date: 03/10/2024
• AICF event code: 380040/KAR(R)/2024
• Contact : Ramesh Kote – 9448723363, Ramya S Rai – 9632865720, Sathya Prasad- 9448770701
• Total Prize Money: Rs 40,000
• Entry Fee: Rs. 500
• Tournament Director: Ramesh Kote
• Organizer(s): Dakshina Kannada Chess Association
• Chief Arbiter: IA Vasanth BH
• Location: Townhall Hall, Mangalore
• Time Control: 3 min + 2 sec increment

Punith Rajkumar Cup All India FIDE Rating Open Rapid & Blitz Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament in Davanagere

• Date: 05/10/2024 to 06/10/2024
• AICF event code: 374714/KAR(R)/2024
• Contact : 9945613469 , 9945163469 , 7259310197
• Total Prize Money: Rs 2,00,000
• Entry Fee: Rs. 1000
• Tournament Director: Yuvaraj T Manjularaj
• Organizer(s): Davangere Chess Club (R)
• Chief Arbiter: IA Vasanth BH
• Deputy Chief Arbiter: Promodraj More
• Arbiters: Basavaraja M , Aakash G Madiwalar , Abhilash T , Vijaykumar R S
• Location: Bapuji Bank Samudaya Bhavana, Shamanur Road, Davanagere, Karnataka
• Time Control Rapid: 20 min + 5 sec increment
• Time Control Blitz: 5 min + 3 sec increment

IGI – Under 15 Chess Tournament 2024

Chess Tournament in Tumkur

• Date: 06/10/2024
• Contact : Jhansi Lakshmi S M – 9980300261, 9481674011
• Total Prize Money: Total 40 prizes
• Entry Fee: Rs. 500
• Tournament Director: Raghavendra M V
• Organizer(s): IGI Academy
• Chief Arbiter: FA Raghavendra M V (45051518)
• Location: Arivu International School, Siragate, Tumkur
• Time Control: 15 min + 5 sec increment from move 1
• Age Categories: U-8 , U-10 , U-12, U-15

HEACT Nan Freedom 77 Rapid Open & Age Category Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament in Hubli

• Date: 13/10/2024
• Contact : Vinay Kurtkoti- +91 9448116515, Uday Kumar Ginimav- 9448467221
• Total Prize Money: Rs. 50,000 and Trophies for age categories
• Entry Fee: Rs. 600 (Open)
• Tournament Director: Shri. A N Naik, President HEACT Trust
• Organizer(s): HEACT TRUST, Hubli
• Chief Arbiter: Shripad, K V
• Location: Shri. Honnappa Tavargeri Rotary Bhavan, 3rd Phase, Akshay Colony, Hubli
• Time Control: 15 min + 5 sec increment from move 1
• Age Categories: U-8 , U-10 , U-12, U-14

Samudyatha Chadurangotsava Inter District Open, Women and Age Category Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament in Udupi

• Date: 19/10/2024
• Contact : 7899969063 ( For registration)
• Total Prize Money: Rs. 1,25000/- and Trophies for age categories
• Entry Fee: Rs. 500
• Tournament Director: Mr. Naresh Rao
• Organizer(s): Kashvi Chess School (R) Kundapura
• Chief Arbiter: Saleem Beig
• Location: President Convention Centre, Crown Hall, Kannukere, Thekkatte, Kundapura, Udupi
• Time Control: 20 minutes + 5 seconds increment from move 1
• Age Categories: U-7 , U-9, U-11 , U-13, U-15 Boys & Girls

Panchajanya All India Open FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament in Bengaluru

• Date: 19th & 20th Oct 2024
• AICF event code: 380917/KAR(R)/2024
• Contact : Suresh Babu – 9740128888
• Total Prize Money: Rs. 1,25000/- and Trophies for age categories
• Entry Fee: Rs. 1500
• Tournament Director: Suresh Babu M H
• Organizer(s): Panchajanya Chess Academy
• Chief Arbiter: FA Murugasundaram K
• Location: Nurture International School, Hesarghatta Rd, Bagalakunte, Bengaluru
• Time Control: 20 minutes + 5 seconds increment from move 1

Panchajanya All India Open FIDE Rated Blitz Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament in Bengaluru

• Date: 20th Oct 2024
• AICF event code: 380917/KAR(R)/2024
• Contact : Suresh Babu – 9740128888
• Total Prize Money: Rs. 1,25000/- and Trophies for age categories
• Entry Fee: Rs. 1500
• Tournament Director: Suresh Babu M H
• Organizer(s): Panchajanya Chess Academy
• Chief Arbiter: FA Murugasundaram K
• Location: Nurture International School, Hesarghatta Rd, Bagalakunte, Bengaluru
• Time Control: 5 minutes + 3 seconds increment from move 1

Pazzo Rapid Chess Tournament 2024

Chess Tournament in Mysuru

• Date: 20th Oct 2024
• Contact: 9449272174 / 9840547447
• Organizer(s): Carmel Catholic Association, Mysuru
• Location: Christ Public School, BEML Layout, near Chamundeshwari Function Hall, Rajajinagara, Mysuru, Karnataka 570026

1st BSC Trophy Open Rapid and Age Category Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament in Udupi

• Date: 20th Oct 2024
• Contact : 9731230323
• Total Prize Money: Rs. 24300
• Entry Fee: Rs. 700 (Open), Rs 500 (Age)
• Organizer(s): Brahmavar Sports Club
• Chief Arbiter: FA Sakshath U K
• Location: Brahmavar Sports Club, Heranje, Udupi
• Time Control: 15 min + 5 sec increment from move 1

15th SCMA Trophy One Day Rapid Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament in Hubballi

• Date: 20th Oct 2024
• Contact : Archana Naik : 8762191789/8431737265
• Total Prize Money: Rs. 7600
• Entry Fee: Rs. 500
• Tournament Director: Archana Naik
• Organizer(s): Sri Sadguru Chessmatz and Music Academy, Hubballi
• Chief Arbiter: Girish Bachikar SNA
• Deputy Chief Arbiter: Aakash Madiwalar SNA
• Location : Ramakrishna Vivekananda Ashrama Kalyana Nagar, Hubballi
• Time Control: 15 min + 5 sec
• Age Category Prizes: U-8 U-10 U-12 U-14 U-16 ( Total 10 Prizes Boys and Girls Separately )

First Move Open International Rapid & Blitz FIDE Rating Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament in Mysuru

• Date: 26th Oct 2024 to 27th Oct 2024
• Contact : Bharath M. – 9535750002
• Total Prize Money: Rs.4,00,000/- (Rapid), Rs. 50,000 ( Blitz)
• Entry Fee: Rs. 2000
• Organizer(s): First Move Chess Academy, Mysore
• Chief Arbiter: FA Ravi Kiran D J
• Deputy Chief Arbiter: IA Manjunatha M
• Location: Kautilya Vidyalaya Group of Institutions, Mysore
• Time Control Rapid : 20 min + 5 sec increment
• Time Control Blitz : 3min + 2 sec increment

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