Chess Tournament Organization
Available across Karnataka
Pricing Guide
1-Day District Selection & Rapid Tournament
Format & Schedule
- Time Control: Rapid (15m + 5s increment) or Blitz (5m + 3s increment).
- Structure: Swiss League system (7 to 9 rounds); all players play every round regardless of results.
- Duration: Full day event, typically running from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
Logistics & Food
- Catering: Simple vegetarian lunch provided for the participating player and one accompanying parent.
- Venue: Local schools or community marriage halls (Functional non AC setup with standard ventilation).
- Equipment: Organizer provides all chess sets (boards/pieces) and digital clocks.
Rewards & Progression
- Selection: Acts as a qualifier for specific geographic Taluks or Districts.
- Sponsorship: Top finishers (e.g., Top 2) receive sponsored entry for subsequent State Level Championships.
- Awards: Trophies for top rankers in age categories (U7 to U15) and participation certificates for all.
FIDE Rated All-India Championship
Professional Standards
- Accreditation: Results submitted to World Chess Federation (FIDE) for official International Rating calculation.
- Governance: Conducted under AICF and KSCA auspices with certified FIDE Arbiters (FA) and International Arbiters (IA).
- Protocols: Strict enforcement of FIDE laws and anti cheating measures (electronic device bans).
Tournament Stakes
- Prizes: Access to substantial cash prize pools (typically ₹1 Lakh to ₹5 Lakhs) for top 20-30 ranks.
- Trophies: High quality trophies for age category winners not competing for cash.
Format & Amenities
- Time Control: Standard Classical (90m + 30s) spanning 4 to 5 days, or FIDE Rapid (20m + 5s) spanning 2 days.
- Venue: Large capacity school auditoriums or college campuses (Non AC halls with holding areas for parents).
- Equipment: DGT Digital Clocks and FIDE standard weighted chess sets provided.
- Food: Lunch provided for players and accompanying guardians.
About Chess Tournament Organization
Why We Organize Chess Tournaments
At Panchajanya Chess Academy, I see organizing tournaments as more than just setting up chess boards. It’s about building a community that keeps growing, where both newbies and seasoned players get their moment to shine. Watching players finally win after months of practice - that makes all the effort worth it.
Event Formats We Handle
We’ve run everything from tiny academy matches to massive All-India FIDE-rated chess events. If you’re a school, club, or organization, I can help you set up district chess championship organization, age-category chess competitions, or even big open tournaments with real prizes. I’ve worked closely with district and state chess associations, so I know the drill. No matter the size, we tailor things to fit your players.
What You Can Expect
- Strict FIDE rules, no shortcuts
- Swiss system tournament pairing for fairness and excitement
- Professional chess sets and clocks provided
- Clear schedules, no confusion, with a Chief Arbiter on site
- Official chess tournament sanctioning if you need it - we’ll handle the paperwork
Making It Memorable
We manage everything from start to finish, including trophies, medals, cash prizes for bigger events, and certificates for everyone. For longer days, we even sort out basic lunch for players and parents. Some events run smooth, some have hiccups - but you’ll always get honesty and effort from us.
If you want your chess event to actually mean something for your players, we know how to make that happen.
Meet your Expert
Panchajanya Chess Academy
My Story
Hey, we’re Panchajanya Chess Academy. Started out in 2015, all official and registered, no shortcuts here. We’re big on proper chess training, not just teaching moves but building champions. You’ll spot us at tournaments, coaching, even running the show as FIDE arbiters. Our happiest moments? Seeing our students, like Shivani and Mahat, win trophies—nothing beats that. We want more kids playing, more FIDE-rated players from our academy, and a chess-loving community.
My Work
Chess Coaching for All Ages - We coach kids (from 5 years) and adults, focusing on real improvement and competitive play.
Certified & Recognized Training - Our academy is UKCA-affiliated, and our coaches are FIDE certified for quality chess instruction.
FIDE-rated Chess Tournaments - We organize FIDE-rated tournaments, including rapid chess and blitz formats, across Karnataka.
Summer Chess Camp - Special camps for kids and adults, mixing fun and serious chess practice during summer holidays.
Multiple Coaching Centers - Main centers in Bengaluru and Chickballapur, with flexible batches to fit your schedule.