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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
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. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo 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). Live Events All categories will follow the FIDE Swiss System with 10 rounds per section.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India is very important for FIDE: President Dvorkovich
STAVANGER: Arkady Dvorkovich, the president of FIDE, the world governing body for chess, has a lot on his tray. The venue for the upcoming World Cup in India is yet to be decided. The threat to Classical chess is real. Will sponsors walk out if Magnus Carlsen walks out? Dvorkovich, currently in Stavanger for Norway Chess, answered these questions to select Indian media. Excerpts: On the World Cup venue in India and why it's yet to be announced The location will be announced by one of the top officials in the Indian government. It may be made public in the next few days. We love all Indian locations. I have heard about the argument about pollution (in New Delhi in November) but, again, if the Indian government says it's going to be in New Delhi, we would not fight against it. It's a decision of the Indian government. What I would say is it's always good to take chess to new places, it's good to expand chess activities. On whether the Indian government has assured visas to all eligible players irrespective of their nationality Yes, that's the condition always. They also know about it, yes. It was the same at the Olympiad in Chennai. It's not going to be an issue, I think. On the importance of the Indian market to FIDE I know the top guys at the All India Chess Federation (AICF) and they are really committed to promoting chess. India is extremely important because it's one of the biggest countries in terms of population and chess audience. Given the success of players, people love watching and following. And for us, those numbers are really big. We already have some sponsors from India. Every year, we have some important events in India. On getting sponsors even without Carlsen We are still able to raise very reasonable prize funds without Magnus. Magnus would maybe increase that but numbers were already better even after Magnus left. For instance, at the World Championships in Singapore, we had bigger prize funds than for the previous World Championships. Magnus is a factor but not a decisive factor in raising funds for chess events. On the Magnus incident where he punched the chess board against D Gukesh It's a bit unusual, yes. But if there are no complaints... I think normally an arbiter should do some kind of a soft warning for that. But I would not call what Magnus did disrespectful. It was emotional and he was really disappointed.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
20 grandmasters to compete for record Rs 1.21 cr prize pool at Delhi GM Open 2025
Representational image (Photo by Nicky) NEW DELHI: The Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 's 21st edition will commence from June 7 to 14 at Tivoli Gardens, Chattarpur, New Delhi, featuring an unprecedented prize pool of Rs 1.21 crore. This FIDE World Championship Circuit event has been instrumental in nurturing India's chess talent, including previous champions Arjun Erigaisi, Aravindh Chithambaram, R. Praggnanandhaa, and World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, who achieved his final GM norm at this venue. Under the All India Chess Federation's supervision, the tournament has established itself as Asia's largest classical chess competition. The 2025 edition expects participation from over 2,500 players representing more than 15 nations, including 20 Grandmasters, competing across three rating categories. The prize fund shows a substantial 168 per cent increase from the previous year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 1 minute and see why everyone is crazy about it Undo The tournament structure includes Category A with a Rs 51 lakh prize fund for internationally rated players, whilst Categories B and C, designated for players rated below 1900 and 1700, offer Rs 35 lakh each. All sections will implement FIDE rules and the FIDE Swiss System format across 10 rounds. Delhi Chess Association President Bharat Singh Chauhan stated, "Over the past two decades, the Delhi GM Open hasn't just kept pace with the rise of chess in India , but has helped drive it. We've seen the sport move from the margins to the mainstream, and this tournament reflects that shift in every sense, from the scale of participation to the depth of competition and the infrastructure supporting it. With every edition, we're strengthening the foundations for a sustainable, high-performance chess culture in the country." Category A participants will compete under classical time controls of 90 minutes plus 30-second increments from move one. The top three prizes are Rs 7,00,000, Rs 6,00,000, and Rs 5,00,000 respectively. The first ten positions will receive a minimum of Rs 1,00,000, with additional Rs 1,00,000 prizes for Best Female Player and Best Foreign Player. Categories B and C will operate under 60-minute-plus-30-second and 30-minute-plus-30-second time formats, respectively. Entry fees are waived for Grandmasters, International Masters, Women Grandmasters, and Women International Masters.
Hans India
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Delhi GM Open 2025 to commence on June 7 with record prize pool of Rs 1.21 crore
With a record prize pool of Rs 1.21 crore, the Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament, organised by the Delhi Chess Association, is all set for its 21st edition from June 7 to 14 at Tivoli Gardens, Chattarpur, New Delhi. A marquee calendar event on the FIDE World Championship Circuit, the tournament has played a pivotal role in shaping the rise of India's chess stars, including past winners Arjun Erigaisi and Aravindh Chithambaram, R. Praggnanandhaa, and World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, who earned his final GM norm here to become a Grandmaster. Organised under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation, the Delhi GM Open has grown into the largest classical-format chess tournament in Asia by participation. This year, the Delhi GM Open will host over 2,500 players from more than 15 countries, including 20 Grandmasters, competing across three rating-based categories. The prize pool marks a 168 per cent increase from last year's edition. Category A carries a Rs 51 lakh prize pool and is open to internationally rated players. Categories B and C, for players rated below 1900 and 1700, respectively, will offer Rs 35 lakh each. All matches will follow FIDE rules and the FIDE Swiss System format, with 10 rounds in every section. Speaking on the occasion, Delhi Chess Association president Bharat Singh Chauhan said, 'Over the past two decades, the Delhi GM Open hasn't just kept pace with the rise of chess in India, but has helped drive it. We've seen the sport move from the margins to the mainstream, and this tournament reflects that shift in every sense, from the scale of participation to the depth of competition and the infrastructure supporting it. With every edition, we're strengthening the foundations for a sustainable, high-performance chess culture in the country.' Category A games will follow a classical time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one, with the top three prizes set at Rs 7,00,000, Rs 6,00,000 and Rs 5,00,000 respectively. The top ten finishers in this category will each receive Rs 1,00,000 or more while special prizes of Rs 1,00,000 each will be awarded to the Best Female Player and Best Foreign Player. Category B and C games will follow a 60-minute-plus-30-second time limit and 30-minute-plus-30-second formats, respectively. Entry is free for Grandmasters, International Masters, Women Grandmasters, and Women International Masters.
News18
17-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament To Begin June 7
Last Updated: Over 2,500 players from 15+ countries, including 20 Grandmasters, will compete in the 21st Delhi International Open Chess Tournament from June 7-14, with a Rs 1.21 crore prize pool Over 2,500 players from more than 15 countries, including 20 Grandmasters, will compete across three rating-based categories in the 21st edition of the , scheduled to be held here from June 7 to 14. Organised by the Delhi Chess Association under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation, the tournament features a record prize pool of Rs 1.21 crore and is a marquee event on the FIDE World Championship Circuit. Category A, open to all internationally-rated players, carries a prize purse of Rs 51 lakh. Categories B and C, for players rated below 1900 and 1700, respectively, will offer Rs 35 lakh each. All matches will be played in accordance with FIDE rules under the Swiss System format, with 10 rounds in each section. 'Over the past two decades, the Delhi GM Open hasn't just kept pace with the rise of chess in India, but has helped drive it," Delhi Chess Association President Bharat Singh Chauhan said in a release. advetisement 'We've seen the sport move from the margins to the mainstream, and this tournament reflects that shift in every sense, from the scale of participation to the depth of competition and the infrastructure supporting it. 'With every edition, we're strengthening the foundations for a sustainable, high-performance chess culture in the country." Category A matches will use classical time control — 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. The top three finishers will receive Rs 7,00,000, Rs 6,00,000, and Rs 5,00,000 respectively, while all top ten players will be awarded Rs 1,00,000 or more. Special prizes of Rs 1,00,000 each will be awarded to the Best Female Player and Best Foreign Player in Category A. Category B games will follow a 60-minute plus 30-second time format, while Category C will have a 30-minute plus 30-second format. The Delhi GM Open, which has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of several Indian chess stars — including former winners Arjun Erigaisi, Aravindh Chithambaram, R Praggnanandhaa and reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju — has grown into the largest classical-format chess tournament in Asia by participation. Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 17, 2025, 12:15 IST
