1st Ramabai Ranade FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tournament
The 1st Ramabai Ranade FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tournament will take place from Tuesday, 23 December 2025 – Sunday, 28 December 2025 in Kharghar, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India. Hosted by the Anjanibai Chess Academy, this full-length classical event is FIDE-rated and open to any Indian citizen. It offers serious players an opportunity to compete in an 11-round Swiss format in a high-standard venue, supported by one of Navi Mumbai’s active chess academies.
Participants of all levels are encouraged to register early – seats are limited to 230 and full cancellation refund is offered until 20 December. The academy emphasizes fair play, FIDE-compliant time control, and a professional organizational structure.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 🗓️ Dates | Tuesday, 23 December 2025 – Sunday, 28 December 2025 |
| 📍 Location | Kharghar, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India |
| ♟️ Format | 11-Round Swiss |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Classical rated |
| ✅ Eligibility | Open to Indian citizens; FIDE ID or FIDE rating not mandatory |
| 🎫 Entry Cap | 230 seats |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Each of the 11 rounds uses the time control of 90 minutes for each player for the whole game, plus 30 seconds increment from move 1.
Standard FIDE rules apply for classical play.
Pairings will follow Swiss-system norms; details on tie-breaks to be clarified in the invitation document.
📂 Sections / Groups
This event appears to be a single open section, with all players competing together (no separate rating bands or groups specified).
📅 Schedule
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Tue, 23 Dec 2025 | Round 1 |
| Wed, 24 Dec 2025 | Round 2 |
| Thu, 25 Dec 2025 | Round 3 |
| Fri, 26 Dec 2025 | Round 4 |
| Sat, 27 Dec 2025 | Rounds 5–6 |
| Sun, 28 Dec 2025 | Rounds 7–11 & Award Ceremony |
Please note: Exact start times per round should be confirmed in the official regulations.
📝 Registration
Online registration via this form: https://forms.gle/ygs6wreyWtM4NXxT6
Contact via WhatsApp: 98209 88026 (Anjanibai Chess Academy)
Cancellation policy: 100% refund if cancellation before 20 December 2025.
Entry fee: ₹ 4,000 (free for GMs, IMs, FMs, WGMs, WIMs) — as per the official invitation.
Payment details, federation approval & other eligibility rules are available in the PDF invitation (435057/MH/2025).
👥 Organizer
The tournament is organised by Anjanibai Chess Academy in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The academy provides strong local infrastructure, regular tournaments and training, and serves players across age-groups and strengths.
📧 Email: Via contact on homepage (https://sites.google.com/view/anjanibai-chess-academy)
☎️ WhatsApp: 98209 88026
🌐 Website: https://sites.google.com/view/anjanibai-chess-academy
🏨 Venue
Venue details: Kharghar, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India. The exact hall/address will be communicated in the final invitation. The academy’s base at Kharghar offers convenient access from Navi Mumbai and Mumbai suburbs.
🚗 How to Get There
By train: Kharghar is on the Navi Mumbai rail corridor, easily reachable from the Mumbai suburban network.
By car: Accessible via Sion–Panvel Expressway and Mumbai–Pune route; parking available near the venue.
By air: Mumbai Airport (Chhatrapati Shivaji) is approximately 50–60 minutes’ drive (traffic permitting).
Join this quality FIDE-rating classical chess event organized by Anjanibai Chess Academy – challenge yourself, earn a rating, meet top players, and enjoy the vibrant chess culture of Navi Mumbai/ Raigad!