1st Shivbhumi International Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament, Pune 2026
17–18 Oct 2026 · Aaroh Garden Mangal Karyalay, Katraj, Pune
9 rounds Swiss, 25+10 (Rapid) · FIDE Rapid
Organised by Shivbhumi Shikshan Trust under the aegis of FIDE, AICF, MCA and PDCC. Nine rounds of Swiss-system rapid chess over two days at Aaroh Garden Mangal Karyalay, Katraj, Pune, rated internationally by FIDE. AICF event code 496511/MH(R)/2026; FIDE event ID 496511. Prize fund ₹2,00,000. Tournament Director: Shri Rajendra Konde, Vice President, Maharashtra Chess Association. Chief Arbiter: IA Rajendra Shidore. Deputy Chief Arbiter: IA Shraddha Vinchwekar. A 2nd Blitz Rating tournament (AICF 496512/MH(B)/2026) runs alongside this event and is entered separately.
Who can enter
| Category | Age | Rating | Entry fee | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Any age | Open | ₹1000 | — |
Registration
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Refunds only in case of schedule change — contact the organiser if your plans change.
Venue
Aaroh Garden Mangal Karyalay, Katraj, Pune