144 players compete in Nagaland Open FIDE Rating Rapid Chess Tournament

Published on Apr 24, 2025

Participants compete in the first Nagaland Open FIDE Rating Rapid Chess Tournament at the Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership Hall in Dimapur on Thursday. (EM Images)
DIMAPUR — The first Nagaland Open FIDE Rating Rapid Chess Tournament commenced on Thursday, organised by the Nagaland Chess Association under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation at the Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership Hall, Dimapur.
The two-day chess tournament opening ceremony was attended by Tinojungshi Chang, Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, and Nitin Narang, President of the All India Chess Federation, as the event's special guest.
A total of 144 participants from across the northeast and West Bengal are taking part in it. The competition features various age categories, including Under-6, Under-10, Under-12, Under-14, and a Veterans category for players aged 55 and above. The total prize money for the tournament was INR 3 lakh.
The event is being conducted in accordance with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) laws of chess and follows the Swiss system format, with a total of nine rounds scheduled. The chief arbiter of the tournament is FA Pranab Kumar Nath, the deputy chief arbiter is Vekhukho Akho Soho, and the hall in charge was Haikam Mengise.