1st Narasimha Murthi Memorial — AP State Open Chess Tournament
Organised by Great Move Chess Academy. Free lunch provided for all participants.
Countdown to the Tournament
Date
Sunday, 30 August 2026
Reporting Time
8:00 AM
Venue
Prema Samajam, Dabagardens, Visakhapatnam – 530020
Entry Fee
₹1,000 (PHC ₹500)
Time Control
20 minutes + 10 second increment from move 1
Walkover Time
10 minutes
Special announcement: every U-7 participant receives a medal.
Prize Fund — ₹1,11,111
Rated Categories
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| Below 1500 — 1st | ₹1,000 |
| Below 1500 — 2nd | ₹1,000 |
| Below 1600 — 1st | ₹1,000 |
| Below 1600 — 2nd | ₹1,000 |
District Prizes
1st place, per district
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| Vizianagaram District | ₹1,000 |
| Srikakulam District | ₹1,000 |
| Anakapalli District | ₹1,000 |
| East Godavari District | ₹1,000 |
Special Categories
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| Best Veteran — 1st | ₹1,000 |
| Best Veteran — 2nd | ₹800 |
| Best Woman — 1st | ₹1,000 |
| Best Woman — 2nd | ₹800 |
| Best PHC — 1st | ₹1,000 |
| Best PHC — 2nd | ₹800 |
| Unrated — 1st | ₹1,000 |
| Unrated — 2nd | ₹800 |
Open Category
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | ₹11,111 |
| 2nd | ₹8,000 |
| 3rd | ₹7,000 |
| 4th | ₹6,000 |
| 5th | ₹5,000 |
| 6th – 10th (each) | ₹3,000 |
| 11th – 20th (each) | ₹1,500 |
| 21st – 35th (each) | ₹1,000 |
Age & Gender Categories
Same structure across U-9, U-12, U-15 (Boys & Girls) and U-7 (Boys & Girls)
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | ₹1,000 |
| 2nd | ₹800 |
| 3rd | ₹500 |
| 4th – 5th |
Rules
Latest FIDE rules will be applicable. Players are requested to carry their own chess kit and clock, if available.
Players are requested to carry their own chess kit and clock, if available.
Tournament Officials
- Prudvi RajTournament Organizer & Director
- MVS PrasadChief Arbiter
- Y BhargavCo-Organiser
- Bayya Srinivas RaoCo-Director
Conducted under the guidance of the Andhra Chess Association and All Vizag Chess Association.