Bhilwara International FIDE 3rd Classical & 1st Rapid Rating Chess Tournaments‑2026
Hosted by Zila Shatranz Sangh, BhilwaraAll India Chess Federation & Rajasthan Chess Association25/12/2026 – 30/12/2026
Sri Mahesh Vatika, Near Roadways Bus Stand, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Bhilwara, Rajasthan
Classical 9 rounds 90+30 FIDE rated AICF code 471849(R) / RJ /2026
Rapid 9 rounds 10+5 FIDE rated AICF code 471850 (R) / RJ /2026
Swiss system
Fees
| Fee tier | By 22/11/2026Now | 23/11/2026 – 22/12/2026With late fee |
|---|---|---|
| ClassicalPlays in Classical + Rapid | ₹6,750 | ₹7,250 |
| RapidPlays in Classical + Rapid | ₹500 | ₹750 |
| Both (Classical + Rapid)Plays in Classical + Rapid | ₹6,500 | ₹7,500 |
| GM/IM/WGM/WIM/2400+ PlayersPlays in Classical + Rapid | Free | Free |
- ClassicalPlays in Classical + Rapid
Age groups
Ages as of 01/01/2026.
- Under-7 — born on or after 01/01/2019
- Under-9 — born on or after 01/01/2017
- Under-11 — born on or after 01/01/2015
- Under-13 — born on or after 01/01/2013
- Under-15 — born on or after 01/01/2011
Prizes
₹9,51,000 in cash, plus trophies
Classical Main Prizes 25 prizes ₹3,58,000
- 1st₹1,00,000 + Trophy
- 2nd₹60,000 + Trophy
- 3rd₹40,000 + Trophy
- 4th₹21,000 + Trophy
- 5th₹15,000 + Trophy
- 6th₹11,000 + Trophy
- 7th₹9,000 + Trophy
- 8th₹8,000 + Trophy
- 9th₹7,000 + Trophy
- 10th₹7,000 + Trophy
- 11th–15th₹6,000 + Trophy each
Day-by-day schedule
Fri, 25/12/2026
9:00 AMPlayers Meeting
9:30 AMInauguration
10:30 AMRound 1
3:30 PMRound 2
Sat, 26/12/2026
9:00 AMRound 3
2:00 PMEvent -2 Players Meeting
2:15 PMEvent -2 Inauguration
2:30 PMEvent -2 Rapid round 1
3:30 PMEvent -2 Rapid round 2
4:15 PMEvent -2 Rapid round 3
5:00 PMEvent -2 Rapid round 4
5:45 PMEvent -2 Rapid round 5
Sun, 27/12/2026
9:00 AMEvent -2 Rapid round 6
9:45 AM
Contacts
- Ajay Kumar Gupta · Secretary, DCA Bhilwara94141 12034 dcabhilwara@gmail.com
- Sumit Kumar Dad · Treasurer, DCA Bhilwara94136 56846
- Kailash Chandra Dad · Patron, DCA Bhilwara94604 20548
- Narendra Shrimali · Chief Arbiter (IA)95301 03883
- Pavan K. Rathi · Dep. Chief Arbiter (IA)
Rules & policies
1. Free entry for GM / IM / WGM / WIM / 2400+ players. 2. Age-group rule: a player wins a prize only in their own age category, not a higher one. 3. Default (walkover) time: 30 min Classical, 10 min Rapid. 4. Tie-break order: Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger, Direct encounter, Wins incl. forfeits, Wins with Black. 5. No electronic devices or wristwatches in the arena, the withdrawal rule, and the spectator rule. 6. Protest fee of ₹2,000, filed within 15 minutes.
Lodging
➢ The rooms are large and will be allotted to four persons on the first come first serve basis. ➢ One Player will be ₹ 1,600/- from 24th Dec. after 7:00 PM to 30th Dec. Morning 9:00 AM. ➢ Please select your choice of roommates for sharing basis for entire duration of stay, otherwise state district wise sharing accommodation will provide. Players are requested to bring towels and bath kit. ➢ Players are requested to please confirm soon with the payment. ➢ For accommodation Contact on 9414112034, 9610412034 and 6350107710. Hotels (Near 100 t o 200 meters) 1) Rama Residency: ₹ 2,200/- Per day. Double Occupancy Contact 9116653402 2) Harpriya: ₹ 1,800/- Per day. Double Occupancy Contact 9214521976, 9413538891 3) Raghav: ₹ 1,000/- Per day. Double Occupancy Contact 9001055501 4) Mid Town: ₹ 900/- Per day. Double Occupancy Contact 9414922599 5) At Dharmshala: Hari Seva: Dormitory, Budget Rooms On spot ₹ 200/- for 2 persons per day.