Chola Foundation To Bring One Of India's Strongest Open Chess Tournaments To Chennai
Chennai, 25 October 2026: Chola Foundation will host the 1st Chola Chess Open International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2026, a FIDE-rated event, from 30 October to 7 November 2026 at ITC Welcomhotel, Cathedral Road, Chennai. The tournament will bring together 80 players, including 20 Indian grandmasters and 12 grandmasters from other federations. Every participant is rated 2250 or above on the…
The Chola Foundation is set to host an international chess tournament in Chennai from October 30 to November 7, 2026. Titled the 1st Chola Chess Open International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2026, it will be a FIDE-rated event featuring 80 players, including 20 Indian grandmasters and 12 grandmasters from other federations. The participants will have an average rating of around 2400 Elo, indicating a high level of competition.
The tournament aims to provide a platform for players to earn GM, IM, WGM, and WIM norms and will see representation from 12 chess federations. Organized by the Chola Foundation, a public trust that focuses on poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and sports, the event underscores India's growing influence in the global chess arena.
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