Event Schedule
2nd Namma Bengaluru International Grandmasters Open Chess Tournament 2025
Tournament Schedule & Key events
| S. No. | EVENT | DATE & DAYS | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Pre-Event, Gala Dinner & Networking |
09th April 2025 |
6.00 pm onwards |
|
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 |
Round Schedule
CATEGORY A (For Players Above 1900 only)
ARRIVAL
09th April 2025 at 1200 Hrs.
| DATE | TIME | EVENTS |
|---|---|---|
| 10.04.2025 | 10.30 Hrs | Players Meeting |
| 10.04.2025 | 11.00 Hrs | Inauguration |
| 10.04.2025 | 15.00 Hrs | Round 1 |
| 11.04.2025 | 09.30 Hrs | Round 2 |
| 11.04.2025 | 15.00 Hrs | Round 3 |
| 12.04.2025 | 15.00 Hrs | Round 4 |
| 13.04.2025 | 09.30 Hrs | Round 5 |
| 13.04.2025 | 15.00 Hrs | Round 6 |
| Rest Day / Blitz Tournament | ||
| 15.04.2025 | 15.00 Hrs | Round 7 |
| 16.04.2025 | 15.00 Hrs | Round 8 |
| 17.04.2025 | 15.00 Hrs | Round 9 |
| 18.04.2025 | 09.30 Hrs | Round 10 |
| 18.04.2025 | 15.00 Hrs | PD Function |
Total Cash Prize Fund ₹ 25,00,000/-
CATEGORY B (For Players 2000 & Below)
ARRIVAL
09th April 2025 at 1200 Hrs
ROUNDS
10th April 2025 to 13th April 2025
| DATE | TIME | EVENTS |
|---|---|---|
| 10.04.2025 | 10.30 Hrs | Players Meeting |
| 10.04.2025 | 11.00 Hrs | Inauguration |
| 10.04.2025 | 13.30 Hrs | Round 1 |
| 10.04.2025 | 17.30 Hrs | Round 2 |
| 11.04.2025 | 09.30 Hrs | Round 3 |
| 11.04.2025 | 13.30 Hrs | Round 4 |
| 11.04.2025 | 17.30 Hrs | Round 5 |
| 12.04.2025 | 09.30 Hrs | Round 6 |
| 12.04.2025 | 13.30 Hrs | Round 7 |
| 12.04.2025 | 17.30 Hrs | Round 8 |
| 13.04.2025 | 09.30 Hrs | Round 9 |
| 13.04.2025 | 13.30 Hrs | Round 10 |
| 13.04.2025 | 19.30 Hrs | Prize Distribution |
CATEGORY C (For Players Above 1800 & Below)
ARRIVAL
14th April 2025 at 1200 Hrs
ROUNDS
15th April 2025 to 18th April 2025
| DATE | TIME | EVENTS |
|---|---|---|
| 15.04.2025 | 09.00 Hrs | Players Meeting |
| 15.04.2025 | 09.30 Hrs | Round 1 |
| 15.04.2025 | 13.30 Hrs | Round 2 |
| 15.04.2025 | 17.30 Hrs | Round 3 |
| 16.04.2025 | 09.30 Hrs | Round 4 |
| 16.04.2025 | 13.30 Hrs | Round 5 |
| 16.04.2025 | 17.30 Hrs | Round 6 |
| 17.04.2025 | 09.30 Hrs | Round 7 |
| 17.04.2025 | 13.30 Hrs | Round 8 |
| 17.04.2025 | 17.30 Hrs | Round 9 |
| 18.04.2025 | 09.30 Hrs | Round 10 |
| 18.04.2025 | 15.00 Hrs | Prize Distribution |
Tournament Schedule
