GANESHOTSAV 2026

OPEN RAPID SWISS CHESS TOURNAMENT, KARAD

Organinsed by

SILVER PALMS CO-OP HOUSING SOCIETY, VIDHYANAGAR, KARAD

In association with

SIDDHARTH PATIL GROUP

PRAGATI EDUCATION & WELFARE SOCIETY

KARAD CHESS CLUB & ACADEMY

Under the aegis of Karad City Chess Association (KCCA)

EVENT CODE: KCCA-2026.09A

Recognized by Chess Association Satara

Event Details

Tournament Details

KCCA Open Rapid Swiss Chess Tournament 2026

Organizer: Karad City Chess Association

Time Control: 15+0F | Rapid

Format: Individual Swiss

Rounds: Up to 8

Registration & Check-in Details

Venue: Silver Palms Co-op Housing Society

Vidhya-Nagar, Saidapur, Karad, Maharashtra (415124)

Location: 17°18'04.5"N 74°11'18.3"E | 852P+H9V, Yashwant Colony, Vidhya-Nagar, Saidapur, Karad, Maharashtra (415124) | https://maps.app.goo.gl/pQMSbo8LoeeQN5Vw5

Date: 20 September 2026 | Sunday

Entry Fee: Free Entry

Contact Person:

Tournament Director: Bhaskar Thorat | (+91) 9881212939 || Vikas ingawale | (+91) 9922993477

Chief Arbiter: FA Yash Lohana (25932900) | (+91) 8856947318

KCCA Contact: events@kcca.org.in

Registration Form

Registered Players List

Chess Results

Call For Funding:

Interested Donors are encouraged to provide sponsorship

Minimum Donation: ₹100/-

Benefits:

Branding & Promotion by the Organizers
80G Tax Exemption Certificate

Donation Link

Winners

Rules and Regulations

Tournament Rules:

No wrist watches, or any electronics are allowed. if found, the player looses the match instantly.
Appeals :

The Chief Arbiter Decision will be final & binding to all. In case of any discrepancy, the matter will be handed over to the Appeals Committee. Details of this committee will be informed during the Players’ meeting before the start of the First Round.

Default Walkover Time: 10mins

General Rules and Regulations:

All Standard AICF & FIDE Rules are applicable
Note that this is not a FIDE Rating Event
Minimum Moves before Draw by agreement can be declared is 25

Tie Break Rules (As proposed by AICF for FIDE Rating Events)

Tie Break1: Buchholz Tie-Break Variable (2026) (Gamepoints, Cut1)
Tie Break2: Buchholz Tie-Break Variable (2026) (Gamepoints)
Tie Break3: Sonneborn Berger Tie-Break Variable (2026) (Gamepoints)
Tie Break4: Direct Encounter (DE)
Tie Break5: Number of wins including byes (WIN) (Gamepoints, Forfeited games count)
Tie Break6: Number of games won with black (BWG) (Gamepoints, Forfeited games count)

(as per latest regulations, no virtual opponents are considered, and pre-determined forfeits are treated as regular games)

Schedule: (Due to multiple request, and celebration of Republic Day, timings are revised)

Reporting Time: 10:00AM IST

Players Meeting: 10:30AM IST

Tournament Begins: 11:00 AM IST

Prize Distribution will be held immediately after the conclusion of the tournament

Prizing Rules:

Only 1 Higher Value Eligible Prize shall be preferred before Higher Rank, and it shall be awarded according to the aforementioned priority sequence (Open > Regional > Fix Age Category Group)