Rapid chess tournament

Rapid Chess Tournament: Bengaluru will host the FIDE-rated Rapid Chess Tournament on August 26, which will bring together up to 1,000 players, creating a large-scale competitive platform for chess enthusiasts across age groups and skill levels. As the city gears up to host the world’s top chess stars for season 4 of the Global Chess League (GCL), it will witness a major grassroots chess celebration with the Road to GCL initiative on Wednesday at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium.

With a Rs 4 lakh cash prize pool, the tournament will offer participants an opportunity to compete in a professionally organised, FIDE-rated rapid chess format while being part of the build-up to GCL Season 4. The initiative aims to take the excitement around the league beyond the professional circuit and create a direct connection between the global stars of the sport and Bengaluru’s vibrant chess community.