Join one of India’s biggest rapid chess battles this winter — the Sheshadripuram All India Open FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament 2025!
This high-speed event, organized by ChessKnights64, will be held on Sunday, 14 December 2025, at Sheshadripuram PU College, Kengeri, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
With a ₹4,00,000 prize fund, 76 cash prizes, and 58 trophies, this is one of Karnataka’s most rewarding single-day rapid tournaments.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
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| 🗓️ Date | Sunday, 14 December 2025 |
| 📍 Location | Sheshadripuram PU College, Kengeri, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| ♟️ Format | 9 Rounds Swiss System • FIDE Rapid Rated |
| 💵 Entry Fee | As per organizer instructions (free for GM/IM) |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Rapid Rating • AICF Code: 442099/KA(R)/2025 • KSCA Code: KSCA/G112/25-26 |
| ✅ Eligibility | Open to all rated and unrated players with valid AICF/KSCA registration |
| 🎯 Prize Fund | ₹4,00,000 (76 cash prizes + 58 trophies) |
| 🔧 Additional | Free entry for GMs & IMs • No prize sharing • One higher prize per player |
🏆 Prize Fund Overview
Main Prizes
| Rank | Prize (₹) |
|---|---|
| 1st | 25,000 |
| 2nd | 18,000 |
| 3rd | 14,000 |
| 4th | 12,000 |
| 5th | 10,000 |
| 6th | 8,000 |
| 7th | 7,000 |
| 8th | 6,000 |
| 9th | 5,000 |
| 10th | 4,000 |
| 11th–15th | 3,500 each |
| 16th–20th | 3,000 each |
| 21st–25th | 2,500 each |
🧮 Rating Category Prizes
| Rating Category | 1st Prize (₹) | 2nd Prize (₹) | 3rd Prize (₹) | 4th Prize (₹) | 5th Prize (₹) | 6th Prize (₹) | 7th Prize (₹) | 8th Prize (₹) | 9th Prize (₹) | 10th Prize (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ♟️ Below 1850–1701 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 8,500 | 8,000 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 5,000 | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| ♟️ Below 1700–1551 | 11,000 | 9,000 | 7,500 | 7,000 | 6,500 | 5,500 | 4,000 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| ♟️ Below 1550–1401 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 6,500 | 6,000 | 5,000 | 4,000 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| ♟️ Unrated Players | 8,000 | 6,000 | 4,500 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Special Prizes
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Woman | 3,500 | 2,500 | 2,000 |
| Best Veteran | 3,500 | 2,500 | 2,000 |
| Best Physically Challenged | 3,500 | 2,500 | 2,000 |
| Best Sheshadripuram Player | 2,500 | 2,000 | — |
| Best School / Academy | 3 trophies |
Age Categories (Boys & Girls Separate)
🏅 Top 5 trophies in each category: U7 • U9 • U11 • U13 • U15
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
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Time control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment per move (from move 1)
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Total: 9 rounds (Swiss System, FIDE Rapid Rules)
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Free entry for GMs and IMs
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No prize sharing — one higher prize per player
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Electronic devices (including watches) not allowed in the playing hall
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All participants must attend the prize ceremony; prizes not collected on the day will not be sent later
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2025 | 9:00 AM | Inauguration |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 9:15 AM | Players’ Meeting |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 9:30 AM | Round 1 |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 10:15 AM | Round 2 |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 11:00 AM | Round 3 |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 12:45 PM | Round 4 |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 2:00 PM | Round 5 |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 2:45 PM | Round 6 |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 3:30 PM | Round 7 |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 4:15 PM | Round 8 |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 5:00 PM | Round 9 |
📝 Registration
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AICF & KSCA registration mandatory (valid for 2025–26)
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Players must have valid FIDE ID and active AICF & KSCA IDs
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Registration implies consent for photography, video, and media use during event
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Entries accepted until slots are filled
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Contact: 📧 chessknights64@gmail.com 📞 7899246146
👥 Organizer
Organised by ChessKnights64
Under the aegis of AICF & KSCA
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Email: chessknights64@gmail.com
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Phone: +91 7899246146
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Venue: Sheshadripuram PU College, Kengeri, Bengaluru
🏨 Venue
Sheshadripuram PU College, Kengeri, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
🚗 How to Get There
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By Train: Kengeri Railway Station — 2 km
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By Air: Kempegowda International Airport — 45 km
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By Road: Well-connected via NICE Road and Mysore Road; BMTC buses and autos easily available
Test your speed, skill, and stamina — join the Sheshadripuram All India FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament 2025 and claim your place among India’s best!
Organizer
ChessKnights64 is a Bengaluru-based chess events team that specialises in large, professionally run open tournaments. It works mainly in Karnataka under the aegis of AICF and KSCA. The group focuses on creating one-day rapid events and multi-day classical tournaments with big prize funds, clear regulations and a strong fair-play framework.
Over the last seasons, ChessKnights64 has become known for ambitious projects such as the Sheshadripuram All India Open FIDE Rated Rapid and the Chadurangotsava All India Below-1800 FIDE Rated events. These tournaments combine spacious venues, tight scheduling and efficient registration with a friendly atmosphere for players and families. Moreover, the team often collaborates with colleges and institutions, which helps bring top-level competition into accessible, well-connected parts of Bengaluru.
Behind the brand is a small group of experienced arbiters and organisers who handle everything from online entries to prize distribution. They emphasise punctual rounds, transparent pairings and quick communication with players. As a result, ChessKnights64 has built a reputation as a reliable organiser for both titled players and enthusiastic amateurs looking for serious, well-structured events in Karnataka.
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Address: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Email: chessknights64@gmail.com
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Phone: +91 7899246146
