The qualifying round of the Spectrum Bangladesh National Cup Chess tournament starts on Saturday at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall in Dhaka. Organized by the Bangladesh Chess Federation with patronage from Spectrum Engineering Consortium Limited, the event is open to all participants. Top performers will advance to a knockout final in February.
The Spectrum Bangladesh National Cup Chess qualifying tournament kicks off on January 31, 2026, at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall room in Dhaka. This open event, organized by the Bangladesh Chess Federation under the patronage of Spectrum Engineering Consortium Limited, invites chess enthusiasts to register.
Players must submit their names along with an entry fee of 500 Taka by Friday, January 30. The qualifying round follows a nine-round Swiss-league system, with the top 16 players advancing to the final stage.
The final round, set to begin on February 16, will use a knockout format. A total prize pool of 320,000 Taka awaits finalists, with the champion receiving 100,000 Taka and the runner-up earning 50,000 Taka.
This tournament provides a competitive platform for Bangladeshi chess players, highlighting the growing interest in the sport within the country. Registration details emphasize accessibility, ensuring broad participation in the national-level competition.
