The tournament registered participation from 7 states, and players from 5 National Chess Federations (India, Bangladesh, New Zealand, England, USA and India) this year. This renowned tournament organised by the Tamil Nadu State Chess Association carries a total prize money of Rs.2,50,000 and a champion’s trophy, apart from the attractive trophies.

In the Round Swiss event, Master T.Hari Ganesh, a 10th standard student of Velammal Vidyalaya, with 7.5 points out of possible 8, lifted the Adyar Times Trophy, when he edged out FIDE Master M.Vinoth Kumar on account of better progressive score. Apart from the Champion’s trophy, Hari Ganesh received a cash prize of Rs.35,000.

FM M.Vinoth Kumar of Chennai was the runner up and received the cash prize of Rs. 25000; P.Kavishvaran got the 3rd place.

At the felicitation ceremony, J.P.Janakan, Managing Editor of Adyar Times, the sponsor of the tournament, felicitated the winners in the presence of Dr.Srinivasa Raghavan, Principal of Bala Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, S.Paul Arokia Raj, Chief Arbiter and Coordinator of the event, and a host of officials of the Tamil Nadu State Chess Association.

The latest FIDE rules in force shall apply, and the Swiss system will be followed. A total of eight rounds shall be played. The rate of play shall be 90 minutes with an increment of 30 seconds per move from move number one. The ALl India Chess Federation (AICF) has banned wrist watches while playing in FIDE Rated events; thus players are instructed not to wear wrist watches while playing. Players should not possess any electronic device like mobile phones during the game. 

All the participants must be registered with AICF as a player. AICF player registration fee is Rs.300/- for the year 2023-2024. Players who are yet to renew their AICF Player registration can do so through http://aicf.in/players/. For fresh AICF player registration: http://aicf.in/online-player-registration/. For fresh AICF player registration, players are requested to keep their scanned passport-size photograph and birth certificate, and a valid email address (unique) not used by any other person/ player for AICF, ready before the registration process.

TNSCA Player’s Registration is compulsory for all Tamil Nadu players. TNSCA player registration fee is Rs.150/- for the year 2023-2024. Players registering with TNSCA should submit duly filled and signed TNSCA Players Registration form along with a copy of their birth certificate and a passport size photograph. Chennai DCA Player’s Registration fee is Rs.75/- for the year 2023 – 2024 (for Chennai district players only).

Entry fee: Rs.1250/- per player; GMs, WGMs, IMs and WIMs: Free; Rating with 2300 and above: Free

Entry fee should be remitted by cheque or a bank draft favouring “TAMIL NADU STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION” payable at Chennai or by NEFT transfer to the following bank.

Account details:

Account Name : Tamil Nadu State Chess Association

Bank: Indian Bank

A/C No: 440756872

Branch: Park Town Branch

IFSC code: IDIB000P024

Scan this QR code to fill the form (with proof of payment of fees) or click this link: https://forms.gle/AdWtoLkeK6XHWK7v6.

You can also collect, fill and submit the form from TAMIL NADU STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION at  Hall No 75, JN Stadium, Periamet, Chennai – 600003. Ph: 044 – 25384477/ 25366464. E-Mail: tnchesstmt@gmail.com. Website: www.tamilchess.com.

Entries can also be paid online through: www.chessfee.com, www.chessentry.in, www.signinchess.com.

Last Date of Entry: Tuesday, 22nd August 2023.