2nd Namma Bengaluru International Grandmasters Open Chess Tournament 2025
Tournament Schedule & Key events
| S. No. | EVENT | DATE & DAYS | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Pre-Event, Gala Dinner & Networking |
09th April 2025 |
6.00 pm onwards |
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2 |
Opening/Inaugural Ceremony |
10th April 2025
|
11 am to 1 pm |
|
3 |
Category A Players Tournament |
10th to 18th April 2025
|
9.30 am onwards
|
|
4
|
Category B Players Tournament |
10th to 13th April 2025 |
9.30 am onwards
|
|
5 |
Category C Players Tournament |
15th to 18th April 2025 |
9.30 am onwards |
|
6 |
Rest & Fun day with Cultural Program + Felicitation/Recognitions |
14th April 2025 |
11 am onwards |
|
7 |
Awards Night |
18th April 2025 |
6 pm onwards |
Tournament Rules
- System of Play: The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System with 10 rounds.
- Time Control: 90 Minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1 for entire game.
- Tie Break: In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash prizes however will not be shared.
- Accommodation: All GMs/IMs/WGMs/WIMs will be provided free hotel accommodation on double sharing basis in an official star hotel from 09/04/2025 to 18/04/2025. Lodging can be booked for participants of this event on single/double/triple sharing basis.
Entry Fee
Free For GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs
| RATING CRITERIA | EARLY BIRD (Till 28th FEB 2025) | ENTRY FEE (After 28th FEB 2025) |
|---|---|---|
|
Rated 2400 and above |
₹ 5,000 |
₹ 6,000
|
|
Rated between 2300-2399
|
₹ 7,000
|
₹ 8,000
|
|
Rated between 2000-2299 |
₹ 8,000 |
₹ 9,000
|
|
Rated between 1900-1999
|
₹ 9,000 |
₹ 10,000 |
Conditions apply for early bird offers !!
Early bird offers not applicable for players availing 50% Discount
50% off for North-east Players
50% off for Specially abled Players
50% off for Players aged 60 and above