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 |
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| 🗓️ 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
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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.
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Standard FIDE rules apply for classical play.
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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 |
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| 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
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Online registration via this form: https://forms.gle/ygs6wreyWtM4NXxT6
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Contact via WhatsApp: 98209 88026 (Anjanibai Chess Academy)
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Cancellation policy: 100% refund if cancellation before 20 December 2025.
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Entry fee: ₹ 4,000 (free for GMs, IMs, FMs, WGMs, WIMs) — as per the official invitation.
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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.
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📧 Email: Via contact on homepage (https://sites.google.com/view/anjanibai-chess-academy)
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☎️ WhatsApp: 98209 88026
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🌐 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
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By train: Kharghar is on the Navi Mumbai rail corridor, easily reachable from the Mumbai suburban network.
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By car: Accessible via Sion–Panvel Expressway and Mumbai–Pune route; parking available near the venue.
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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!
