Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug 12: The Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) is organizing the Andaman & Nicobar State Open Chess Championship 2026 from 11th to 13th September 2026 at Multi-Purpose Hall, CPWD, Ranchi Basti, Sri Vijaya Puram.
The three-day championship will be conducted under FIDE Chess Regulations using the Swiss System, with a total of nine rounds. The time control will be 30 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move, providing approximately two hours of playing time per game.
The championship carries a total prize money of ₹1,00,000/- along with 60 trophies. The Open Category will feature prizes up to the 20th position, while separate trophy categories have been provided for Under-7, Under-9, Under-11, Under-13, Under-15 and Under-19 boys and girls, along with Best Youngest, Best Veteran (50+) and Best Women (21+) awards.
Participation is restricted to 250 players due to venue limitations, and entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Players from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are eligible to participate, and AICF registration for 2026–27 is mandatory. The entry fee is ₹1,000 per player, with the last date for registration being 26th August 2026 at 6:00 PM. Players are advised to register early to secure their participation.
Further details regarding the tournament, including the schedule, prizes, eligibility, rules and regulations, will be shared in the detailed brochure shortly. For registration and further details, players may contact Mrs. G. Sudha, ANCA Office – 9933217055 or Mrs. Subha Laxmi, Treasurer, ANCA – 9474259628.
The Andaman Nicobar Chess Association appeals to chess players across the Islands to participate in large numbers and make the State Open Chess Championship 2026 a grand success.