Chess Tournament
Classic & Grand
Nepal's open-rating classical chess championship — FIDE rated, all skill levels welcome. Grand prize plus FIDE rating points for every participant.
Event Details
Tournament Dates
October 18 – 20, 2026
Venue
Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu
Format
Open — All Skill Levels
Grand Prize
NPR 80,000
Entry Fee
NPR 1,500 per player
Registration Deadline
October 5, 2026
Event Highlights
FIDE Rated
All rounds are FIDE rated — improve your international chess rating while competing.
Open Category
No rating restriction. Whether you're a beginner or a master, there's a place for you.
Cash Prizes
Top 10 finishers take home cash awards. Special prizes for Best Female Player and U-18 Champion.
Classical Time Control
90 minutes + 30 second increment per move — true classical chess at its finest.
Venue & Hospitality
Played at the prestigious Hotel Yak & Yeti with on-site refreshments for all participants.
Certificates
Certificates of participation for all registered players, signed by the organizing committee.
Schedule
Day 1 — October 18
- chevron_rightRegistration & Technical Meeting
- chevron_rightRounds 1 & 2
- chevron_rightWelcome Dinner
Day 2 — October 19
- chevron_rightRounds 3, 4 & 5
- chevron_rightEvening Analysis Session
Day 3 — October 20
- chevron_rightRounds 6, 7 & 8 (Final)
- chevron_rightResults Calculation
- chevron_rightAwards Ceremony & Closing
Be part of it.
Join us and be part of something extraordinary.