First International Open Chess Tournament 2025 Details

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First International Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2025

by Nihar Seva Foundation

Chess excellence meets international spirit at the First International Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2025, to be held on Sunday, 14 December 2025, at Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Organised by the Nihar Seva Foundation, this rapid event is conducted under the aegis of FIDE, AICF, and GSCA, bringing together top players and enthusiasts from across India and beyond for a single day of thrilling, high-speed chess action.

🗓️ Event Details

Item	Details
🗓️ Date	Sunday, 14 December 2025
📍 Location	Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
♟️ Format	9 Rounds, Swiss System
💵 Entry Fee	₹750 per player
⭐ Rating	FIDE Rapid Rated • AICF Code: 446087 / GJ (R) / 2025
✅ Eligibility	Open to all registered AICF / FIDE players
🎯 Prize Fund	₹1,50,000 total (150+ total prizes: 51 cash, 40 trophies, 50+ medals)
🔧 Additional	Free entry for GM / IM / WGM / WIM / players rated 2300+ • Entry closes 11 December 2025

🏆 Prize Fund

Main Prizes

Rank	Prize (₹)
1st	30,000
2nd	15,000
3rd	10,000
4th	7,500
5th	5,500
6th	4,000
7th	3,000
8th	2,000
9th	2,000
10th	1,500
11–15th	1,000 each

Rating Category Prizes

Category	1st	2nd	3rd
1800–1651	3,000	2,000	1,000
1650–1501	3,000	2,000	1,000
1500–1400	3,000	2,000	1,000
Unrated	3,000	2,000	1,000

Age & Special Prizes

Category	1st	2nd	3rd
U16 (Mix)	2,500	1,500	1,000
U14 (Mix)	2,500	1,500	1,000
U12 (Mix)	2,500	1,500	1,000
U10 (Mix)	2,500	1,500	1,000
Veteran (S-55)	2,500	1,500	1,000
Best Vadodara Player	2,500	1,500	1,000
Best Parul University Player	2,500	1,500	1,000
Best Academy	2,500	1,500	1,000

🏅 All U10 players receive consolation medals

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

10 minutes + 5 seconds increment from move 1
9 rounds under Swiss League System
Latest FIDE Rapid Rules apply
No electronic devices or watches allowed in the playing hall
Prizes not shared; each player eligible for only one higher prize

Tie-breaks

Buchholz Cut 1
Buchholz
Sonneborn-Berger
Direct Encounter
Number of Wins
Wins with Black Pieces

Appeals & Withdrawals

Protest fee ₹2,000 (refundable if upheld)
Withdrawals must be informed in writing to the Chief Arbiter

📅 Schedule

Time	Activity
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM	Reporting & Check-in
9:30 AM	Round 1 begins
Throughout the day	9 Rounds (Rapid Format)
Evening	Prize Distribution

📝 Registration

Online form: https://forms.gle/UpnxPfr9RwvHoa2EA
AICF Registration (mandatory): https://prs.aicf.in/new-register
Entry closes on 11 December 2025
Payment details:
Account Name: Nihar Seva Foundation
Account No.: 7359551717
Bank: Kotak Bank, Rajhans House, Varaccha Road, Surat
IFSC: KKBK0000885
Account Type: Current Account

👥 Organizer & Contacts

Organised by Nihar Seva Foundation under the aegis of FIDE, AICF, and GSCA

Key Officials

Chief Arbiter: IA Pavan K. Rathi 📞 9960379912
Deputy Arbiters: IA Aagam Aditya, FA Nikunj Desai
Tournament Director: Mr. Shailesh Rawal 📞 9825552817
Advisor: Mr. Bhavesh Patel 📞 9426064702 (Ex-Vice President, AICF)

Entry Coordinators (Coaches & Representatives)
Maulik Raval – 7797577779 • Joy Chauhan – 9099050345 • Mayur Patel – 9898220553
Suresh Chavda – 9904577007 • Karan Trivedi – 8320601520 • Vikram Mishra – 9904901848
IA Prashant Raval – 9033206772 • Sam Seth – 9638127909 • Jeet Trivedi – 9426454588
…and many more across Gujarat (see full circular for regional contacts).

🏨 Venue

Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

🚗 How to Get There

By Air: Vadodara International Airport (9 km from venue)
By Train: Vadodara Junction (12 km away)
By Road: Regular bus and taxi services from major Gujarat cities

Join hundreds of players from across India at the First International Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2025 — a day of speed, skill, and sportsmanship at Parul University, Vadodara!

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First International Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2025

📅December 14, 2025

📍 Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

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Nihar Seva Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Surat, Gujarat, India. Its mission is to serve underserved communities through practical support, education and social initiatives. The team focuses on spreading hope, healing and help to people who need it most. Because of this broad mission, the foundation works across several areas, including health, education, youth development and sport.

Chess is one of the key tools the foundation uses to empower young people. Through rated and unrated tournaments, it gives children and adults a structured activity that builds focus, discipline and confidence. The Nihar Seva Foundation First International Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2025 in Vadodara is a flagship example. It brings together players from many parts of India, offers a strong prize fund and follows official FIDE and AICF regulations. As a result, participants enjoy both a professional event and an inclusive, community-driven atmosphere.

Behind the scenes, Nihar Seva Foundation is powered by donors, volunteers and local partners. The foundation works closely with schools, coaches and chess associations in Gujarat to keep events accessible and well organized. In addition, its clear communication and simple online tools make it easy for families to register, donate and stay informed. Overall, the organization aims to “rise by lifting others,” using chess and other projects as a bridge to opportunity.