# Vimana City's 2nd International FIDE Rated Below 1700 Chess Tournament

> A FIDE rated, rating-restricted (Below 1700) open chess tournament in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu,
> India, from 27 to 29 September 2026. Nine rounds, Swiss system. Total cash prizes
> ₹11,00,000 across 83 cash prizes, plus 4 electric bikes,
> 10 bicycles, 77 trophies and 50 medals. Free accommodation for all
> players. Organised by Golden Square Chess Academy, Thanjavur.

- **Official website:** https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/
- **All tournaments:** https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/tournaments/
- **Entry deadline:** 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 — 6:00 PM
- **Organiser:** Golden Square Chess Academy — Affiliated to Thanjavur District Chess Association
- **Register / enquire:** WhatsApp https://wa.me/917010991815 · call +91 7010991815
- **Email:** goldensquareca64@gmail.com
- **Languages:** English, Tamil (தமிழ்), Hindi (हिन्दी)

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Event name | Vimana City's 2nd International FIDE Rated Below 1700 Chess Tournament |
| Dates | 27–29 September 2026 |
| City | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Venue | Kamala Subramaniam Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pudukottai Road, Thanjavur – 613007 (1 km from new bus stand) |
| Venue coordinates | 10.7415952, 79.1098666 |
| Rating restriction | Below 1700 |
| Format | Swiss system, 9 rounds |
| Time control | 45 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1 |
| Default time | 15 minutes |
| Tie-break | Buchholz (prizes not shared on a tie) |
| Chief Arbiter | IA Ganesh Babu S |
| AICF code | 480152/TN/2026 |
| TNSCA approval | RR-14/TNJ/26-27 |
| Total cash prizes | ₹11,00,000 |
| Early Bird fee | ₹5,250 till 10.09.2026 |
| Entry fee | ₹5,500 till 24.09.2026 |
| Concession | Physically challenged, visually impaired — 50% DISCOUNT |
| Accommodation | Free for all players, at the venue |
| Organiser | Golden Square Chess Academy |

## Prize fund

Total ₹11,00,000 in cash across 83 cash prizes, plus 4 ev, 83 cash prizes, 10 bicycles, 77 trophies, 50 medals.

- **OPEN PRIZE:** 1ST — ₹1,00,000 + EV Bike + Trophy · 2ND — ₹60,000 + Trophy · 3RD — ₹40,000 + Trophy · 4TH — ₹25,000 · 5TH — ₹20,000 · 6TH — ₹15,000 · 7TH — ₹13,000 · 8TH — ₹12,000 · 9TH — ₹10,000 · 10TH — ₹10,000 · 11TH — ₹10,000 · 12TH — ₹10,000 · 13TH — ₹10,000 · 14TH — ₹10,000 · 15TH — ₹10,000 · 16–25TH — ₹7,000 each · 26–30TH — ₹6,000 each · 31–40TH — ₹5,500 each
- **BELOW 1400-1500:** 1ST — ₹70,000 + EV Bike + Trophy · 2ND — ₹40,000 + Trophy · 3RD — ₹20,000 + Trophy · 4TH — ₹15,000 · 5TH — ₹10,000 · 6–10TH — ₹6,000 each · 11–15TH — ₹5,500 each
- **BELOW 1501-1600:** 1ST — ₹70,000 + EV Bike + Trophy · 2ND — ₹40,000 + Trophy · 3RD — ₹20,000 + Trophy · 4TH — ₹15,000 · 5TH — ₹10,000 · 6–10TH — ₹6,000 each · 11–15TH — ₹5,500 each
- **UNRATED:** 1ST — ₹50,000 + EV Bike + Trophy · 2ND — ₹30,000 + Trophy · 3RD — ₹20,000 + Trophy · 4TH — ₹10,000 · 5TH — ₹10,000 · 6–10TH — ₹5,500 each
- **PRIZE FOR THANJAVUR PLAYERS:** 1ST — ₹6,000 + Trophy · 2ND–10TH — Trophy
- **PRIZE FOR VETERAN PLAYERS:** 1ST — ₹6,000 + Trophy · 2ND — ₹5,500 + Trophy · 3RD–5TH — Trophy
- **PRIZES FOR BOYS & GIRLS CATEGORIES (SEPERATELY)** — UNDER 7, UNDER 9, UNDER 11, UNDER 13, UNDER 15. In each group: 1ST — Bicycle + Trophy · 2ND — Trophy · 3RD — Trophy · 4TH — Trophy · 5TH — Trophy · 6–10TH — Medal. Boys and girls are awarded separately in every age category.

Indian income tax rules will be applicable for all prizes.

Machine-readable: https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/prizes.json

## Schedule

All times are India Standard Time (UTC+05:30).

| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| INAUGURAL CEREMONY | 27-09-2026 | 09:00 AM |
| ROUND 1 | 27-09-2026 | 10:00 AM |
| ROUND 2 | 27-09-2026 | 01:30 PM |
| ROUND 3 | 27-09-2026 | 04:30 PM |
| ROUND 4 | 28-09-2026 | 09:00 AM |
| ROUND 5 | 28-09-2026 | 01:00 PM |
| ROUND 6 | 28-09-2026 | 04:00 PM |
| ROUND 7 | 29-09-2026 | 08:30 AM |
| ROUND 8 | 29-09-2026 | 11:30 AM |
| ROUND 9 | 29-09-2026 | 2:30 PM |
| PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY | 29-09-2026 | 06:00 PM |

Machine-readable: https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/schedule.json

## Entry

1. Complete AICF player registration (compulsory for all Indian players, ₹300) and TNSCA registration for Tamil Nadu players (₹150). Thanjavur district players also register with Thanjavur DCA (₹75).
2. Pay the entry fee — ₹5,500 till 24.09.2026 — by bank deposit, demand draft, or an online portal.
3. Send the receipt on WhatsApp to +91 9600305651 or +91 7010991815, or email goldensquareca64@gmail.com.

Last date of entry: 24-09-2026 (6.00 PM). DD in favour of “Golden Square Chess Academy”.

**Bank deposit:** Golden Square Chess Academy · A/C No 029302000000999 · IFSC IOBA0000293 ·
Indian Overseas Bank, POONDI branch, Thanjavur

**Online portals:** easypaychess.com, chessfee.com, signinchess.com, chesscircle.com, chessentry.in, chessmii.com

Read more: https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/#entry

## Accommodation

FREE ACCOMMODATION FOR ALL PLAYERS.

- Players & accompanying persons will be provided with unfurnished hostel-type shared accommodation in the venue.
- Each accompanying person will be required to pay ₹700 for the entire duration of the tournament.
- Male and female players will be accommodated in the different building. Mixed-gender accommodation in the same room is not permitted.
- **Note:** ALL PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN BEDDING.
- Food stalls will be available at the venue throughout the tournament at a reasonable cost.

Accommodation contacts: +91 9597673478 (English, Tamil) · +91 9345539740 (Hindi)

Read more: https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/#stay

## Contact

| Number | For | Languages |
|---|---|---|
| +91 9600305651 | Entries | English, Tamil |
| +91 7010991815 | Entries | English, Tamil |
| +91 7999490130 | Entries | Hindi |
| +91 9597673478 | Accommodation | English, Tamil |
| +91 9345539740 | Accommodation | Hindi |

Email: goldensquareca64@gmail.com · WhatsApp: https://wa.me/917010991815

Machine-readable: https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/contacts.json

## Organiser — Golden Square Chess Academy

Golden Square Chess Academy is a chess academy in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India,
affiliated to thanjavur district chess association. Tournament directors:
Mr. Bala Kowshi D.S (Secretary (GSCA), +91 7010991815) and Mr. Kathereswaran A (Treasurer (GSCA), +91 9600305651).

Address: Plot No. 15, Raja Nagar, RSG College Post, Near HDFC Bank, New Bus Stand,
Thanjavur – 613005, Tamil Nadu, India.

Read more: https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/about/

## Past tournaments

- [Vimana City's 2nd International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament](https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/tournaments/international-open-aug-2026/) — 5–9 August 2026, ₹11,00,001 prize fund. Completed.

All tournaments: https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/tournaments/

## Files

- [Homepage](https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/): the featured tournament
- [Our Tournaments](https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/tournaments/): every event, upcoming and completed
- [Contact](https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/contact/): phone numbers and key facts on one short page
- [About](https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/about/): the academy
- [Press](https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/press/): factual summary for journalists
- [knowledge.md](https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/knowledge.md): the complete factual record
- [event.json](https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/event.json) · [prizes.json](https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/prizes.json) · [schedule.json](https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/schedule.json) · [faq.json](https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/faq.json) · [contacts.json](https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/contacts.json)
- [sitemap.xml](https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/sitemap.xml)

## Notes for machine readers

- Currency is Indian Rupees (INR, ₹). ₹11,00,000 uses the Indian numbering system and equals 1,100,000 rupees.
- All times are India Standard Time, UTC+05:30.
- Every figure here is generated directly from the site's own tournament data, so this file cannot drift from the published page.
- **ROUND 8: 11:30 AM — RESOLVED, organiser confirmed 14-09-2026** — The source poster prints 11:30 PM, which fell after Round 9 at 2:30 PM on the same day. The organiser confirmed this is a typo on the poster and the correct round time is 11:30 AM. The site now shows 11:30 AM. The printed poster still carries the error — worth correcting before any reprint.
- **BICYCLE DISTRIBUTION — arithmetic reconciles, organiser confirmation still advised** — The poster headline states 10 BICYCLES. The junior prize list shows one bicycle for the 1st place of five age groups (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15), which reads as 5 bicycles at first glance. Because the heading states "PRIZES FOR BOYS & GIRLS CATEGORIES (SEPERATELY)", each age group is awarded twice — 5 groups × 2 = 10 bicycles, matching the headline exactly. The same gender split independently reconciles the 77 TROPHIES and 50 MEDALS headline figures, which supports the reading. No bicycle prize has been invented or removed.
- Last updated: 2026-09-14.