6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament started at IIT Madras

6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament: IIT Madras hosted the 6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament to celebrate chess excellence, drawing participation from esteemed players worldwide. With a lineup featuring Grandmasters, International Masters, and Women Grandmasters, alongside over 35 players from IIT Madras, the tournament participated in the tournament. The event will feature six Grandmasters, sixteen International Masters, three Women Grandmasters, and a Women International Master.

6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament

The 6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rating Open tournament, to be held at IIT Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on the 30th and 31st of March 2024, promises an exciting opportunity for chess enthusiasts. With a generous prize fund of ₹500,000, including a first prize of ₹65,000, the event invites participants from all skill levels to compete in a spirited atmosphere on the renowned campus of the Indian Institute of Technology – Madras. Organized as part of Shaastra, the esteemed Technical Festival of IIT Madras, this tournament exemplifies the spirit of engineering excellence and innovation. Featuring nine rounds with a time control of 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment from move no.1, the tournament adheres to strict rules and regulations overseen by Chief Arbiter IA R Anantharam. Entry is free for Grandmasters, International Masters, Women Grandmasters, and Women International Masters, with accommodation provided. For other rated and unrated players, the entry fee is ₹2300, with discounts available for IIT Madras students, faculty, and staff members. The last date for registration is 27th March 2024, with no spot registrations entertained.

No.NameIDFideIDFEDRtgIsexGrClub/City
1GM Bharath Subramaniyam H117602202246634827IND248818885CHE2024TN
2GM Pranesh M2964202135028600IND246122497CHE2024TN
3GM Narayanan Srinath250820215018420IND2458Life MemberTN
4IM Dhulipalla Bala Chandra Prasad17350202125005812IND2395APAP
5GM Akash G579420215040299IND235419758CHE2024TN
6GM Deepan Chakkravarthy J.9981520215011132IND2338Life MemberTN
7IM Rathanvel V S8708202125002112IND23364066CBE2023TN
8IM Harshavardhan G B1408202125059009IND231413499CHE2023TN
9IM Ilamparthi A R17982202145015775IND22951478CGL2023TN
10IM Nitin S.706320215018277IND226621114CHE2024TN

What is the 6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rating Open tournament?

The 6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rating Open tournament is a prestigious chess event hosted at IIT Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, scheduled for the 30th and 31st of March 2024.

What is the prize fund for the tournament?

The tournament offers a total prize fund of ₹500,000, with the first prize amounting to ₹65,000. There are various categories of prizes, including rating category, veteran, women, unrated, and age group prizes.

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