FIDE Rated

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur will host a FIDE-rated open rapid chess tournament on February 7. Organized by the IIT Kanpur Chess Club in association with SBI General Insurance Company Ltd, the event promises cash prizes for participants.

26 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is set to host its inaugural FIDE-rated rapid chess tournament on February 7, 2026, marking a significant expansion for its Chess Club IITK into offline competitions. The event features a prize pool of 200,000 INR and will follow a Swiss format over nine rounds. This tournament aims to provide competitive exposure to emerging talent in the region.