SGMS Monthly International Open 90+30 July 2026 will take place from July 10 to 12, 2026, in Singapore. This FIDE-rated standard chess tournament gives players a compact three-day classical event at Katong Shopping Centre.
The tournament uses a 5-round Swiss system with a time control of 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment from move one. It is open to players with a FIDE ID and a FIDE rating below 2200.
The event offers a cash prize fund of 800 SGD / approx. $624. In addition, part of the registration fees will support the Singapore diabetes charity fund, while players with disabilities receive a registration discount.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | July 10–12, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Singapore |
| 🏛️ Venue | Katong Shopping Centre |
| ♟️ Format | 5-round Swiss system |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE-rated standard tournament |
| 🏁 Sections | One open tournament |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move one |
| 🔢 Rounds | 5 |
| 👥 Capacity | 24 players |
| 🎯 Rating Limit | FIDE rating below 2200 |
| 💰 Prize Fund | 800 SGD / approx. $624 |
| 👤 Organizer | SG&GS PTE. LTD. |
| 🧾 Pairing Program | Swiss-Manager |
| 🌐 Official Website | https://sgmstournament.com/ |
| 🧾 Singapore Chess Federation | https://singaporechess.org.sg/event/sgms-monthly-open-9030-july-2026/ |
| 🧾 Chess-Results | https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1393285.aspx?lan=1&SNode=S0 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a 5-round Swiss system. Each player receives 90 minutes for the game, with a 30-second increment per move from move one.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| System | Swiss system |
| Rounds | 5 |
| Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move one |
| Rating Calculation | FIDE standard rating |
| Pairing Program | Swiss-Manager |
| Default Time | 45 minutes |
| Half-Point Byes | One half-point bye may be requested in Rounds 1–4 |
The arbiter will announce the round 5 minutes before the start of play. A player who does not arrive within 45 minutes after the round starts will lose by default.
Players may request one half-point bye between Rounds 1 and 4. The request must be submitted in writing to the Chief Arbiter before the next-round pairing is published.
Parents and accompanying persons should leave the playing area after the start of each round. They may return to the tournament area 15 minutes before the next round begins.
🏆 Prize Fund
The total cash prize fund is 800 SGD / approx. $624.
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st place | 500 SGD / approx. $390 |
| 2nd place | 200 SGD / approx. $156 |
| 3rd place | 100 SGD / approx. $78 |
The organizer will not hold a prize ceremony for this tournament. Prize winners should provide a PayPal account, and the organizer plans to issue prize payments within one day.
📂 Sections / Groups
The tournament has one FIDE-rated standard section.
| Section | Information |
|---|---|
| Main Tournament | One open standard section |
| Rating Limit | FIDE rating below 2200 |
| Player Requirement | FIDE ID required |
| Capacity | 24 players |
| Rating | FIDE standard rating |
The event is designed for players rated below 2200 who want regular FIDE-rated standard games in Singapore.
The organizer limits the number of available places in some lower-rating and unrated categories. As a result, players should confirm their registration status directly with the organizer after submitting the form.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Registration |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 | 7:10 PM | Round 1 |
| Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 11:00 AM | Round 2 |
| Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 3:30 PM | Round 3 |
| Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 11:00 AM | Round 4 |
| Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 3:30 PM | Round 5 |
| Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 8:00 PM | End of tournament |
The tournament starts on Friday evening, with registration at 7:00 PM and Round 1 at 7:10 PM.
Saturday includes two rounds, starting at 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM. The final two rounds take place on Sunday, followed by the scheduled end of the tournament at 8:00 PM.
📝 Registration
Players should register through the official Google form or by contacting the organizer by email or WhatsApp.
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | July 8, 2026 |
| Registration Email | ylw1980@gmail.com |
| +65 9136 5911 | |
| Contact Person | George |
| Capacity Limit | Registration may close when 24 players are reached |
| Late Registration | July 9–10, subject to organizer approval |
| Late Administrative Fee | 100 SGD / approx. $78 |
| Previous SGMS / HKMS Player Discount | 10 SGD / approx. $8 |
| Disability Discount | 25% discount |
Submitting the registration form does not automatically confirm participation. Players should contact the organizer by email or WhatsApp after submitting the form.
Registration becomes successful only after the organizing team confirms it.
Entry Fees
| Player Category | Entry Fee |
|---|---|
| FIDE rating 2000–2199, discounted quota | 50 SGD / approx. $39 |
| FIDE rating 1850–2199 | 80 SGD / approx. $62 |
| FIDE rating 1600–1849 | 110 SGD / approx. $86 |
| FIDE rating 1500–1599, limited quota | 140 SGD / approx. $109 |
| FIDE rating 1500–1599, extra quota | 200 SGD / approx. $156 |
| FIDE rating 1400–1499, extra quota | 300 SGD / approx. $234 |
| Unrated player | 400 SGD / approx. $312 |
The discounted 2000–2199 category is limited to 2 places. The 1500–1599 lower-fee category is also limited to 2 places. The unrated category is limited to 1 place.
Payment Details
| Payment Method | Information |
|---|---|
| PayNow UEN | 202505621M |
| PayNow Company Name | SG&GS PTE. LTD. |
| Bank Transfer | UOB |
| Account Name | SG AND GS PTE LTD |
| Account Number | 3483326473 |
Players should include their name, club, and FIDE ID when making payment.
👥 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer | SG&GS PTE. LTD. |
| Contact Person | George |
| +65 9136 5911 | |
| ylw1980@gmail.com | |
| SGMS-Monthly Chess Tournament | |
| Website | https://sgmstournament.com/ |
| Singapore Chess Federation Events | https://singaporechess.org.sg/events/ |
SG&GS PTE. LTD. organizes the SGMS Monthly International Open 90+30 July 2026 as part of the SGMS tournament program in Singapore.
SGMS presents itself as an international chess tournament hosting brand focused on regular FIDE-rated standard chess opportunities. In addition, the event supports a social purpose by donating part of the registration fees to the Singapore diabetes charity fund.
The tournament aims to give players rated below 2200 a practical classical chess environment with reduced travel demands and regular competitive opportunities.
📍 Venue
Katong Shopping Centre – 865 Mountbatten Road, #05-30, Singapore 437844.
The tournament takes place at Katong Shopping Centre in Singapore’s East Coast area.
Players should use the full venue address when planning their route to the playing hall.
🏨 Accommodation
Players are responsible for their own accommodation and transportation.
Recommended Hotels
| Hotel | Information |
|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong | Around 200 SGD / approx. $156 per night; about 5 minutes’ walk from the venue |
| Ibis Singapore Joo Chiat | Around 100 SGD / approx. $78 per night; about 1 km / 15 minutes’ walk from the venue |
Players may also look for hotels, serviced apartments, and guesthouses in Katong, Joo Chiat, East Coast, Marine Parade, or central Singapore.
Early booking is recommended for players traveling from outside Singapore.
🚆 How to Get There
| Travel Option | Information |
|---|---|
| Nearest Major Airport | Singapore Changi Airport |
| Taxi from Airport | Around 20 minutes |
| Estimated Taxi Cost | Around 25 SGD / approx. $20 |
| By Car | Use Katong Shopping Centre, 865 Mountbatten Road, #05-30, Singapore 437844 |
| Local Transport | Taxi, rideshare, bus, and MRT connections operate across Singapore |
The venue is in Singapore’s East Coast area. Players arriving through Singapore Changi Airport can usually reach the tournament venue by taxi in about 20 minutes.
Players arriving by car or rideshare should use the full venue address:
Katong Shopping Centre – 865 Mountbatten Road, #05-30, Singapore 437844.
ℹ️ Other Information
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Type | FIDE-rated standard chess tournament |
| Rating Limit | Below 2200 FIDE |
| Charity Element | Part of registration fees donated to the Singapore diabetes charity fund |
| Dress Code | Neat dress required |
| Footwear Rule | No slippers in the playing venue |
| Scoresheets | Provided by the organizer |
| Electronic Devices | Not allowed during play |
| Fair Play | Players must cooperate with scanning when requested |
| Photo and Video | Registration confirms consent to event media use |
| Personal Data | Used only for tournament organization |
Players must dress neatly in the playing venue. Slippers are not allowed.
Once a round begins, players may not use or possess electronic devices. They must also cooperate with fair play scanning whenever the arbiters request it, including when entering or leaving the playing area.
The competition venue accepts beverages, but not other items. Players should also follow all instructions from the arbiter and tournament staff.
Join the SGMS Monthly International Open 90+30 July 2026 in Singapore and play a compact FIDE-rated standard chess tournament at Katong Shopping Centre.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $624
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
SG&GS PTE. LTD. is a Singapore-based company connected with the organization of SGMS chess tournaments. SGMS is presented as an international chess tournament hosting brand founded by SG&GS, with a focus on providing regular FIDE-rated standard chess events in Singapore. The organizer works with experienced FIDE-certified arbiters to create structured over-the-board competitions for players who want classical and standard-rated tournament practice.
The SGMS tournament series is built around regular competitive opportunities, including monthly classical chess events and shorter standard-format tournaments. Published tournament information highlights the organizer’s aim to make FIDE-rated standard chess more accessible in Singapore, especially for players rated below 2200 who want regular long-time-control games without needing to travel abroad frequently.
SG&GS PTE. LTD. is also connected with player-oriented tournament services, including online registration, direct confirmation through email or WhatsApp, published Chess-Results listings, and tournament information through the Singapore Chess Federation calendar. Its SGMS events help support the local chess scene by giving players more opportunities to compete in rated over-the-board tournaments in Singapore.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
The organizer is connected with several SGMS events listed through the Singapore Chess Federation and Chess-Results. These include SGMS Monthly International Open events with classical time controls, SGMS Monthly Open 90+30 tournaments, the SGMS 45+15 Standard Open 2026, and the SGMS 7R 60+30 Open July 2026.
SGMS events are generally organized as Swiss-system tournaments with FIDE rating calculation. Published formats include 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment, 60 minutes plus 30 seconds increment, and 45 minutes plus 15 seconds increment, depending on the specific event. The tournaments are held in Singapore, with recent event listings using venues such as Katong Shopping Centre and East Coast Road.
🌍 Player Experience and Community
SG&GS PTE. LTD., through the SGMS tournament brand, focuses on giving players a practical and regular path to FIDE-rated standard chess in Singapore. The events are suitable for players who want longer games, tournament discipline, and official rating opportunities in a structured local setting.
The published tournament information also emphasizes accessibility and player support. Registration is handled through online forms, email, and WhatsApp confirmation, and tournament listings are published on Chess-Results. Some SGMS event information also states that part of the registration fees may be donated to the Singapore Diabetes Charity Fund, and that players with disabilities may receive discounted registration.
By organizing regular SGMS tournaments, SG&GS PTE. LTD. contributes to the availability of classical and standard chess events in Singapore. The series gives local and international players more opportunities to compete, improve, and gain tournament experience in a consistent over-the-board environment.
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