The Mymensingh Open International Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026 is scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, at Mymensingh Stadium in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The tournament is organized by Neamul Chess Academy and is recorded by the Bangladesh Chess Federation through Chess-Results. It provides a full day of internationally rated rapid chess rather than a long classical tournament, with a published 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM playing window.

The event uses seven Swiss-system rounds at 10 minutes plus five seconds per move, and the entry announcement offers BDT 30,000 in cash prizes along with free lunch for all participants. The announced fee is BDT 510. FIDE lists the event for international rapid rating calculation under event ID 502865. As a result, visiting players have a clear opportunity to add rated rapid games to their records, provided their entry and identification details are accepted by the organizer.

Mymensingh is a regional city north of Dhaka and has direct railway and road connections to Bangladesh’s capital. This makes the tournament accessible to players from Dhaka, but travel on a Friday morning still requires careful planning. Below are the specific tournament rules, official arbiter and organizer contacts, practical registration instructions, nearby accommodation options, and the main transport routes to the stadium.

📌 Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

All seven rounds use 10+5 rapid chess, a relatively quick format even within the rapid category. A five-second increment is added following each move, which can make accurate clock handling decisive in late middlegames and endings. Players should be prepared to play several demanding games on the same day, potentially against opponents with contrasting rating levels as the Swiss standings change.

The tournament uses the Swiss system, so a first-round loss does not eliminate anyone from subsequent pairings. After each round, players are generally matched based on their tournament points, subject to federation pairing regulations. For a FIDE-rated event, accurate personal and federation data are important. The public record explicitly marks international rating calculation; players should verify any national registration or identification requirement directly with the tournament staff before paying.

🏆 Prize Fund

The official announcement lists a BDT 30,000 total purse, approximately US$250 at the October 27, 2026 conversion rounded to the next ten dollars. This is a relatively compact one-day event, so the cash award should be compared with the separate entry fee and journey expenses rather than treated as a guaranteed return. The organizer also promises complimentary lunch, which helps simplify planning during a schedule of seven rapid games.

The accessible event description does not break down the BDT 30,000 by finishing place, category or rating band. It would therefore be misleading to publish a fabricated first-place award. Entrants interested in an age-group or women’s prize should speak with the organizer for the current regulation and confirm how ties will be resolved when participants finish with the same number of points.

♟️ Sections / Groups

The competition is advertised as a single Open International Rapid Rating tournament, not a festival offering independent classical, blitz and youth events on different dates. All published basic competition rules describe a seven-round Swiss rapid tournament. Players of different ages and strengths can consequently appear in one overall entry list, subject to the organizer’s final eligibility regulations.

Chess-Results displays the starting rank and player details as the competition approaches. Use those lists to check whether the entered player appears under the correct name and federation. A player should not assume that separate rating or age prizes exist simply because the starting rank contains junior and adult players. For confirmation of eligibility, special awards or participant limits, use the official phone numbers below.

📅 Schedule

The organizer specifies Friday, November 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM until 6:00 PM. Individual round-start times within this window are not included in the checked public tournament record. Rather than invent seven scheduled intervals, this guide distinguishes the verified first playing time and daily window from later pairings that will follow on-site announcements.

Arrive early enough to locate the correct chess room within the stadium complex. Large sports grounds do not always have a single obvious entrance, and the official listing does not specify a particular gate. A player returning to Dhaka the same evening should check the actual awards timetable and train or bus availability, allowing for road traffic and possible overrun of the final round.

📝 Registration

Unlike tournaments with a functioning online payment form, the official notice uses telephone entry contacts. It explicitly invites players to call FA Toriqul Islam Tareq or Md. Jamal Uddin to arrange entry. The announced participation fee is BDT 510, but the source does not state a formal entry cutoff or disclose bank-payment instructions. MyChess.Events therefore does not invent a registration button or collection method.

When contacting the organizer, supply your full registered name, federation and FIDE information, if applicable. Ask whether a space remains available and how payment confirmation will be acknowledged. Preserve a copy of any receipt or organizer message. Since this event is announced for international rating calculation, errors in player identification should be corrected before tournament day rather than after the standings have been submitted.

♟️ Organizer

Neamul Chess Academy is named in the tournament notice. The record also identifies Huq, Neamul Neru among the organizers, Md. Jamal Uddin as tournament director, and FA Toriqul Islam Tareq as chief arbiter. The Bangladesh Chess Federation appears as the Chess-Results record uploader, an important distinction from an unrelated private social-media post.

The notice describes the academy as associated with the American chess community, but that statement does not establish any separate endorsement by FIDE or the United States Chess Federation. Participants should rely on the verifiable FIDE-rated tournament entry, arbiter names and local telephone contacts to check the competitive status. For practical arrangements such as the venue gate, lunch, and late entry, a call to the tournament director is the most direct official option.

📍 Venue

Mymensingh Stadium, also known as Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium, is a sports venue in Mymensingh city. The Chess-Results record identifies the stadium rather than a separate hotel, school or convention center. An indoor chess playing room may use an entrance that differs from the stadium’s general visitor entrance. Participants should therefore confirm the event reception location when calling about registration.

The city location suits players who arrive by rail or long-distance bus and then take a local rickshaw or short taxi transfer. Explain the stadium name and the chess tournament to the driver; do not rely entirely on a map pin with only a generic sports-ground label. Foreign visitors should also be aware that English signage may not always be available at every local transport stop.

🏨 Accommodation

Visitors from outside Mymensingh have several established properties to compare. Accommodation listings identify Hotel Amir International and Hotel Night Star Residential as city options, while SilverCastle Resort is more resort-oriented and may need a longer transfer to the stadium. These are not official tournament hotels; no negotiated rate is advertised.

When booking, check the exact address, travel time to Mymensingh Stadium, room occupancy limits, and whether breakfast is available before the morning tournament start. A hotel within city limits may be more convenient for a player arriving by rail and departing on the same day. A resort can suit an extended trip but should not be chosen solely from its regional location without verifying transport.

🚆 How to Get There

🚆 Rail Connections from Dhaka

Mymensingh Railway Station is on the line linking Dhaka with northern Bangladesh. Intercity and other passenger services provide a rail alternative to road travel; availability and departure times depend on the current Bangladesh Railway schedule. Travelers should consult the official ticketing system, select Mymensingh as the destination, and allow a separate local transfer to the stadium on arrival.

A train that arrives shortly before 10:30 AM would leave little room for delay or unfamiliar local navigation. Where possible, arrive the previous evening or select a service with a comfortable morning margin. Rail availability can be limited on popular travel days, and returning to Dhaka at 6:00 PM requires checking the actual outbound departures rather than assuming late trains are running.

🚌 By Road and Intercity Bus

Dhaka–Mymensingh buses are a common alternative for domestic entrants. The journey follows the northern highway corridor and is affected by city traffic, stops and road conditions. Book or confirm the current departure location and arrival terminal with the operator. On arrival in Mymensingh, continue to the stadium by local taxi, auto-rickshaw or cycle-rickshaw, depending on luggage and weather.

Participants crossing the city should allow extra time for the morning reporting period. Friday traffic patterns can differ from weekdays, and a scheduled long-distance bus arrival is not a reliable guarantee of arrival at the playing hall itself. Keep the tournament organizer’s number available to explain the correct side of the stadium or any entrance changes.

✈️ International Visitors

International visitors generally arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka. From there, an onward train or road journey is required to reach Mymensingh. Airport-to-rail-terminal transfers involve travel across Dhaka, so allow sufficient time, especially following an international flight or immigration processing. An overnight stop in Dhaka may be practical if the available onward connection would otherwise arrive on tournament morning.

🔗 Useful Official Links

ℹ️ Other Information

🍽️ Lunch and Day-of-Event Arrangements

The tournament announcement explicitly promises free lunch for all participants, a helpful detail for a rapid event lasting much of the day. It does not specify food type, dietary accommodations or serving time. Participants with medical or religious food needs should ask the organizer rather than relying on a general lunch offer. Carry drinking water and allow time for rest between successive rounds.

⭐ Checking the FIDE Rating Record

The Chess-Results metadata shows international rating calculation and FIDE event ID 502865. This is meaningful for players seeking rated rapid games. However, registration rules can differ by federation, and an event’s FIDE ID does not by itself substitute for successful entry. The current starting list, entry confirmation and final arbiter instructions remain essential checks before travel.