Pudukkottai Below 1700 FIDE Rating Tournament 2026
Pudukkottai Below 1700 FIDE Rating Tournament 2026 will take place from August 14–16, 2026 at St Anthony’s Delhi Public School in Pudukkottai, India. The Chess Federation for Physically Disabled organizes the nine-round event with registration through the Indian chess system. Therefore, the tournament provides an accessible international-rating opportunity for players within the published below-1700 limit.
Players will compete in a nine-round Swiss-system tournament. The published time control is 30 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. Moreover, the organizer registers the event for FIDE rating and caps the field at 150 players. The published cash prize fund is INR 200,001 / approx. $2,130.
St Anthony’s Delhi Public School stands on Trichy Road opposite the Employment Office and provides one playing venue for the three-day program. In addition, the organizer publishes direct email and phone contacts for registration and accessibility questions. Consequently, players should review the registration rules, schedule, travel arrangements and official resources before making non-refundable bookings.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | August 14–16, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| 🏛️ Venue | St Anthony’s Delhi Public School |
| ♟️ Format | 9-round Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 30 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated |
| 👥 Rating Limit | Below 1700 |
| 💰 Prize Fund | INR 200,001 / approx. $2,130 |
| 👤 Organizer | Chess Federation for Physically Disabled |
| 🌐 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1396440.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The event consists of nine Swiss-system rounds. Each player receives 30 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one.
Moreover, the tournament counts for FIDE rating under the below-1700 conditions. Players should carry the federation registrations and identification required by the organizer.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| System | Swiss system |
| Rounds | 9 |
| Time Control | 30 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Rating Limit | Below 1700 |
| Player Limit | 150 |
🏆 Prize Fund
The published cash prize fund is INR 200,001 / approx. $2,130. The official registration platform contains the detailed distribution.
📅 Schedule
The tournament runs across three days. The organizer publishes the precise round times through the official registration and event channels.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 14, 2026 | According to official timetable | Registration, opening and initial rounds |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | According to official timetable | Middle rounds |
| Sunday, August 16, 2026 | According to official timetable | Final rounds and awards |
📝 Registration
The standard entry fee is INR 1,000. Indian players should confirm current AICF and applicable state-registration requirements before the first round.
In addition, participants with accessibility requirements should contact the Chess Federation for Physically Disabled in advance.
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Fee | INR 1,000 |
| Player Limit | 150 |
| Official Registration | https://divyangchess.com/tournament-register.php?id=5 |
| AICF Event Directory | https://aicf.in/all-events/ |
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Chess Federation for Physically Disabled |
| Tournament Director and Chief Arbiter | IA Anandh Babu V. L. |
| indianchesspd@gmail.com | |
| Phone 1 | +91 99333 96464 |
| Phone 2 | +91 63808 12829 |
| Phone 3 | +91 98942 78402 |
📍 Venue
St Anthony’s Delhi Public School – Trichy Road, opposite Employment Office, Pudukkottai 622002, Tamil Nadu, India
The school provides the playing hall for all nine rounds. Consequently, players and accompanying persons can use one stable venue throughout the weekend.
The Trichy Road location lies within Pudukkottai’s urban area and is opposite the Employment Office.
🚆 How to Get There
Pudukkottai connects by rail and road with Tiruchirappalli, Madurai and other Tamil Nadu cities. Therefore, many visitors can travel through Tiruchirappalli and continue by train, bus or taxi.
Players should use the school name and the Employment Office landmark when arranging the final journey.
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| By Air | Use Tiruchirappalli International Airport, then continue to Pudukkottai by road or rail. |
| By Train | Travel to Pudukkottai railway station and continue by local taxi or auto-rickshaw. |
| By Bus | Regional buses connect Pudukkottai with Tiruchirappalli and other Tamil Nadu cities. |
| Local Arrival | Ask for St Anthony’s Delhi Public School opposite the Employment Office on Trichy Road. |
ℹ️ Other Information
The tournament follows FIDE Laws of Chess and the official below-1700 eligibility conditions. Moreover, players must complete the required federation registrations before participation.
Key Tournament Rules
| Rule | Information |
|---|---|
| FIDE Event ID | 476468 |
| Player Limit | 150 |
| Eligibility | Published below-1700 rating conditions |
Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official CFPD Registration | https://divyangchess.com/tournament-register.php?id=5 |
| FIDE Tournament Information | https://ratings.fide.com/tournament_information.phtml?event=476468 |
| AICF Event Directory | https://aicf.in/all-events/ |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $2,130
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Chess Federation for Physically Disabled, commonly abbreviated as CFPD India, is a national chess organization based in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, India. The federation promotes competitive chess and player development for people with physical disabilities across the country. It operates under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Rules and states that it is affiliated with the All India Chess Federation and recognized by the Paralympic Committee of India.
CFPD aims to create a clear pathway from community and regional chess to national and international competition. Its work includes player registration, tournament organization, coaching support, international-team assistance, sponsorship coordination, and programs that help players overcome financial or accessibility barriers. The federation also cooperates with the International Physically Disabled Chess Association and other chess bodies when delivering major events.
🏆 Tournaments and Chess Events
CFPD organizes national championships, FIDE-rated tournaments, rapid and classical competitions, and events for players with different disabilities and rating levels. It also works with state associations, district chess organizations, schools, sponsors, and local tournament teams.
In 2025, CFPD helped organize the 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship in Goa. The international program included classical, rapid, and blitz competitions for players representing national federations and disability-chess organizations. FIDE published the event announcement and identified CFPD among the principal organizers.
The federation also runs an expanding series of open FIDE-rated tournaments. These include rating-restricted competitions that welcome both disabled and non-disabled players. The Pudukkottai Below 1700 FIDE Rating Tournament 2026 forms part of this program. CFPD is organizing the nine-round event in Pudukkottai, with IA Anandh Babu V. L. serving as tournament director and chief arbiter.
🌱 Para Chess and Player Development
CFPD supports players from the district level through international representation. Its programs include national and regional tournaments, training camps, player databases, coaching assistance, medical coordination, and support for international travel.
Furthermore, the federation promotes inclusive tournament conditions and works to increase the visibility of Indian para chess. Its leadership includes arbiters, coaches, administrators, medical professionals, and experienced disability-chess representatives. IA Anandh Babu V. L., the federation’s general secretary and a FIDE IPCA councillor, serves as a principal contact for tournaments, player registration, partnerships, and international participation.
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