Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025
The Tamil Nadu State Chess Association (TNSCA) and Quantbox Research have launched the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 to strengthen Chennai’s status as a global chess hub. They have prepared a world-class, FIDE-rated tournament that will bring together elite grandmasters and rising stars. Top international and Indian players will compete in this high-level, professionally organized event.
📅 Event Dates
The organizers have scheduled the tournament to run from August 6 to August 15, 2025, in Chennai, India.
⏱️ Time Control & Rounds
- 🕒 Players will receive 90 minutes for the first 40 moves and 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment from move one.
- ♟️ Players will compete over 9 rounds in a round-robin format.
📆 Schedule Overview
- 🗓️ Players will arrive and attend the Opening Ceremony on August 5, 2025.
- 🗓️ They will play Rounds 1 to 9 daily from August 6 to August 14, 2025.
- 🏆 The organizers will host the Closing Ceremony on August 15, 2025.
- 🛫 Participants will depart on August 16, 2025.
🏆 Prize Fund & Prizes
The organizers have announced a total prize fund of ₹2,000,000 INR (approximately $24,000 USD).
🏅 They will award trophies, medals, certificates, and provide FIDE title norm opportunities to the top performers.
📝 Registration & Participation
Invited players must confirm their participation by submitting the official registration form no later than July 1, 2025.
✔️ Players must possess a valid FIDE ID and maintain good standing with their chess federation.
✔️ The organizers will confirm registration after they receive the required payment and acceptance form.
💳 Payment Details
- 💰 The organizers will waive the entry fee for officially invited players.
- 🏨 They have arranged special accommodation rates for accompanying persons and will share these details on request.
- 💵 Participants must complete all extra payments via bank transfer to the account details provided in the official invitation.
🏛️ Venue Information
The organizers will host the tournament at the prestigious Hotel Green Park Chennai, a central and fully accessible venue renowned for international events.
📍 Venue Address:
Hotel Green Park
183, NSK Salai, Arcot Road, Vadapalani,
Chennai – 600026, Tamil Nadu, India
♿ The venue offers full accessibility for players and guests.
✈️ Travel & Accommodation
Participants will arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).
🚖 The organizers will arrange transportation from the airport to the hotel for those who provide advance notice.
🛏️ They have reserved accommodation at Hotel Green Park for players and have secured nearby budget-friendly options for guests.
🧑💼 Organizer Information
The Tamil Nadu State Chess Association (TNSCA), with support from Quantbox Research and FIDE, will organize the event.
📞 Organizer Phone Number: +91 98400 12345
📧 Email: chennaichessmasters@gmail.com
🌐 Official Website: www.chennaichessmasters.com
📍 Organizer Contact Information
Tamil Nadu State Chess Association (TNSCA)
📌 Address: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium,
Periamet, Chennai – 600003, Tamil Nadu, India
📱 WhatsApp: +91 98400 12345
📧 Email: chennaichessmasters@gmail.com
Additional Details
Playing Venue - Hotel Green Park 183, NSK Salai, Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai – 600026, Tamil Nadu, India
Prize Fund - approximately $24,000 USD
Organizer - Tamil Nadu State Chess Association (TNSCA)
Organizer Phone - +91 98400 12345
Organizer email - chennaichessmasters@gmail.com
Time control - 90 minutes for the first 40 moves and 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment from move one.
Number of rounds - 9
Tournament system - SWISS
Rating - FIDE
Organizer
The Tamil Nadu State Chess Association (TNSCA) stands as one of India’s most prestigious and active chess organizations. Established to promote, organize, and develop chess across the state of Tamil Nadu, TNSCA has played a crucial role in nurturing some of India’s finest talents, including world champions and grandmasters. Affiliated with the All India Chess Federation (AICF), the association consistently conducts state, national, and international tournaments, championships, and coaching camps.
With its headquarters in Chennai, TNSCA leads Tamil Nadu’s vibrant chess community by offering opportunities for players at all levels — from beginners to elite professionals. Through visionary leadership, structured training programs, and world-class event management, TNSCA continues to elevate the state’s reputation as the chess capital of India.