The Hyderabad All India Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026, rescheduled for April 30-May 4, 2026, in Hyderabad, India delivers a nine-round classical Swiss designed for players who want full FIDE-rated standard games and a large prize pool in a major Indian chess hub. Telangana Chess Association hosts the event at Saroor Nagar Indoor Stadium in Dilsukhnagar, offering a focused tournament environment with clear competitive conditions and broad participation.

The tournament pairs a modern long time control with increment and a deep prize structure that includes 106 cash prizes. The organizers require valid federation identification for eligibility, and they accept entries through official online registration platforms. If you want a high-volume open with serious classical play and strong financial incentives, this Hyderabad event fits that target.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament plays 9 rounds under the Swiss System with a time control of 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment per move from move 1. The event rates games for FIDE standard rating.

📂 Sections / Groups

The event runs as a single open tournament with Swiss-System pairings across nine rounds.

📝 Registration

Register through the official platforms and follow the organizer instructions for entry confirmation.

• https://www.chesstelangana.com/

• https://www.chessfee.com/

👥 Organizer

Telangana Chess Association runs the Hyderabad All India Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament as a large-scale classical open in Hyderabad with a published cash prize fund and standardized FIDE-rated playing conditions. The organizer team coordinates entries and participant communication through the official phone contacts, email, and association website.

• Email: tschesshyd@gmail.com

• Phone: 7337578899

• Phone: 8885262543

• Website: https://www.chesstelangana.com/

🏨 Venue

Saroor Nagar Indoor Stadium, Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
The tournament takes place in an indoor stadium setting designed for organized sports events and large participant groups, supporting a consistent playing hall environment across the full schedule.

🚗 How to Get There

Travel to Hyderabad, then use local transport to reach Saroor Nagar Indoor Stadium in Dilsukhnagar. Plan to arrive early on the first day to complete any on-site formalities and settle before play begins.

Bring disciplined classical focus, manage your clock confidently, and turn nine rounds into a full tournament performance in Hyderabad.