2nd Shivbhumi International Open FIDE Blitz Rating Chess Tournament, Pune 2026
18 Oct 2026 · Aaroh Garden Mangal Karyalay, Katraj, Pune
9 rounds Swiss, 3+2 (Blitz) · FIDE Blitz
Organised by Shivbhumi Shikshan Trust under the aegis of FIDE, AICF, MCA and PDCC. Nine rounds of Swiss-system blitz on a single day at Aaroh Garden Mangal Karyalay, Katraj, Pune, rated internationally by FIDE. AICF event code 496512/MH(B)/2026; FIDE event ID 496512. Prize fund ₹50,000. Tournament Director: Shri Rajendra Konde, Vice President, Maharashtra Chess Association. Chief Arbiter: IA Rajendra Shidore. Deputy Chief Arbiter: IA Shraddha Vinchwekar. Runs alongside the 1st Rapid Rating tournament (AICF 496511/MH(R)/2026) on 17–18 October, which is entered separately.
Who can enter
| Category | Age | Rating | Entry fee | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Any age | Open | ₹250 | — |
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