29th RCC All India FIDE Rated Rapid Cup 2025
Fasten your seatbelts for one of India’s most exciting rapid-chess events – the 29th RCC All India FIDE Rated Rapid Cup 2025!
This one-day tournament will take place on Sunday, 14 December 2025, at Canara High School, Urwa, Mangaluru (575003).
Organised by IM Sharan Rao and Rao’s Chess Corner, the event promises a thrilling nine-round rapid challenge with a total prize fund of ₹ 1,00,000.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 🗓️ Date | Sunday, 14 December 2025 |
| 📍 Location | Canara High School, Urwa, Mangaluru 575003, Karnataka, India |
| ♟️ Format | 9 Rounds Swiss System • FIDE Rapid Rated |
| 💵 Entry Fee | ₹ 500 (before Dec 1) • ₹ 700 (Dec 1–7) • ₹ 900 (after Dec 7) |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Rapid Rating Event • KSCA Code: KSCA/G100/25-26 • AICF Code: 440055/KA(R)/2025 • DKCA Code: 2025/DKCA/0309 |
| ✅ Eligibility | Open to all players with valid AICF/FIDE ID |
| 🎯 Prize Fund | ₹ 1,00,000 (total) |
| 🔧 Additional | Cash prizes not shared • One higher prize per player • Latest FIDE tie-break rules apply |
🏆 Prize Fund
| Rank / Category | Prize (₹) |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | 15,000 |
| 2nd Place | 10,000 |
| 3rd Place | 7,000 |
| 4th Place | 6,500 |
| 5th Place | 5,500 |
| 6th Place | 4,500 |
| 7th Place | 3,500 |
| 8th Place | 3,000 |
| 9th Place | 2,500 |
| 10th Place | 2,000 |
Rating Category Prizes
| Category (Under Rating) | Prize (₹) |
|---|---|
| U1850 | 1st – 2,500 • 2nd – 1,500 • 3rd – 1,000 |
| U1700 | 1st – 2,500 • 2nd – 1,500 • 3rd – 1,000 |
| U1550 | 1st – 2,500 • 2nd – 1,500 • 3rd – 1,000 |
| Unrated | 1st – 2,500 • 2nd – 1,500 • 3rd – 1,000 |
Special Prizes
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🧓 Best Veteran (60+) – ₹ 2,000
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👩 Best Female (17+) – ₹ 2,000
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🧒 Best Youngest Boy & Girl – Trophies
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🏅 Top 5 Trophies in each age category: U7, U9, U11, U13, U16 (boys & girls separate)
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
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Time Control: Game in 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment per move (from move 1)
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Total Rounds: 9 (Rapid Swiss System)
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Start Time: 9:30 AM sharp
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No entry refunds once registered
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Electronic devices (watches, phones etc.) strictly prohibited inside playing hall
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One player eligible for only one higher prize
📅 Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM | Reporting & Check-in |
| 9:30 AM | Round 1 begins |
| Throughout the day | Continuous rounds (9 in total) |
| Evening Session | Prize Distribution & Closing Ceremony |
📝 Registration
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Alternate: https://chessfee.com/tmt_details.php?id=1398
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Payment options: EasyPayChess / CircleChess / ChessFee Portals
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Late entries accepted with extra fee as per schedule
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KSCA & AICF registration compulsory
👥 Organiser & Officials
Organised by Rao’s Chess Corner (Mangaluru) under the aegis of AICF & KSCA.
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Organizer: IM Sharan Rao
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Chief Arbiter: FA Sakshath U K 📞 8748029018
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Team RCC WhatsApp: 8197859289
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Website: https://raoschesscorner.com
🏨 Venue
Canara High School, Urwa, Mangaluru 575003, Karnataka, India
🚗 How to Get There
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By Train: Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction stations within 15 minutes of venue
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By Air: Mangaluru International Airport ≈ 13 km away
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By Bus: Frequent local and inter-city services available
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Ample parking available at venue
🎖️ Wall of Fame
Explore past editions and winners on the RCC official site: https://raoschesscorner.com/index.php/wall-of-fame
