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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
21st Delhi International GM Open Chess Tournament: A clash of titans begins in premier classical showdown
Chess (Photo by) S.L. Narayanan, Abhijeet Gupta (three-time Delhi GM champion), alongside international stars Levan Pantsulaia (Georgia) and Manuel Petrosyan (Armenia) are set to compete in the 21st Delhi International GM Open Chess Tournament, commencing June 7 at Tivoli Gardens, New Delhi. The tournament has attracted more than 2,500 participants from 25 countries, cementing its position as a premier classical chess competition in Asia, where established champions compete and emerging talents develop. Top seed Narayanan (FIDE 2600) leads this year's competition, recognised for his classical chess expertise. The strong Indian representation includes Abhijeet Gupta, GM Diptayan Ghosh, and National Champion GM Venkataraman Karthik. Category A, designated for internationally rated players, features 24 GMs & 21 IMs, including notable international players like Luka Paichadze (Georgia). This category offers Rs 51 lakh in prize money. Bangladesh's WIM Rani Hamid, aged 80 and twenty-time National Champion, returns to Delhi, sustaining her distinction as one of Asia's most enduring international players. Bharat Singh Chauhan, Delhi Chess Association President, stated: "Over the years, we've nurtured players not just by giving them a platform, but by building a high-performance environment rooted in consistency and care. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo Many of India's finest, including Gukesh and Arjun, have grown through this very ecosystem. With legends like Rani Hamid and stars like Narayanan in the mix, this year's edition reflects the range, strength, and soul of South Asian chess. " The tournament has established itself as a significant platform for elite talent development. Notable players including Arjun Erigaisi, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram refined their skills here, whilst Gukesh Dommaraju secured his final GM norm at this event, becoming the world's youngest Grandmaster at age 12. The 2025 edition maintains this tradition of excellence. Categories B (Under-1900) and C (Under-1700) each offer Rs 35 lakh in prizes, attracting over 2,000 participants. All competitions follow classical time control format under FIDE Swiss System rules, comprising 10 rounds per section.
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.
