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Delhi GM Open offers prize purse of Rs 1.21 crore
The 21st
Delhi
International Open
Grandmasters Chess Tournament
will be held here from June 7-14 with participation of over 2,500 players from more than 15 countries and a
prize purse
of Rs 1.21 crore.
Organised by the
Delhi Chess Association
(DCA), the tournament will feature 20 Grandmasters in action across three rating-based sections.
Held under the aegis of the
All India Chess Federation
(AICF), the
Delhi GM Open
is Asia's largest classical-format chess event.
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Bharat Singh Chauhan, President, DCA, said: "For two decades, the Delhi GM Open has helped build the foundation of
Indian chess
. This is where young talent gets tested, where norms are earned, and where future Grandmasters cut their teeth."
This year's prize pool reflects a significant increase over last year, with Rs 51 lakh allocated for Category A (open to rated players), and Rs 35 lakh each for Categories B and C (U-1900 and U-1700, respectively).
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All categories will follow the
FIDE Swiss System
with 10 rounds per section.
