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SUMMARY:1st Sakaar Foundation All India Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026
DESCRIPTION:🏆 1st Saakar Foundation All India OPEN FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament \n📅 Tournament Date: 4th Oct\n📍 Venue: Gulmohar Banquets\, Terrace Level\, Abhiruchi Mall\, Sinhgad Road\, Pune \n⏱️ Time Control: 10m + 5s Fischer \n💰 Entry Fee\n✅ ₹1\,500 till 31st August\n⏳ ₹1\,750 thereafter \n🏆 Prize Fund: ₹4\,00\,000 + Trophies + Medals\n🥇 1st Prize: ₹1\,00\,000 \n♟️ FIDE Rated Rapid Tournament\n✅ Open to Rated & Unrated Players \n📝 Register Now:\nhttps://circlechess.com/registration?id=51177 \n📘 Brochure:\nhttps://circlechess.com/brochure?id=51177 \n⚡ Don’t miss the Early Bird discount—register before 31st August and save ₹250! 🚀
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SUMMARY:UNSTOPPABLE LBHM 2026 25th LBHM\, All India Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament In Loving Memory of Late Prakashji Kunte
DESCRIPTION:Download Full Details from here – LBHM UNSTOPPABLE NOV 2026_Final \nUNSTOPPABLE LBHM 2026\nLate Bharatbai Halkude Memorial\nEvent Code: 495836 / 495838 / 495841(B) / 495845(R) / MH / 2026 \nNovember 2026 \nIn loving memory of Late Prakashji Kunte \nBirthday Celebration of Siddharthji MayurWorking President\, MCA \n\n“Every Move Shapes the Future\, Every Player Writes History.” \n\nMassive Prize Fund\n₹16\,16\,160 \nOpen FIDE Rating Tournament\n\nDates: 10th–14th Nov 2026\nPrize Fund: ₹6\,11\,100\nClassical\n\nRapid FIDE Rating Tournament\n\nDate: 15th Nov 2026\nPrize Fund: ₹2\,52\,000\nRapid\n\nBlitz FIDE Rating Tournament\n\nDate shown in brochure: 14th Nov 2016\nPrize Fund: ₹1\,50\,000\nBlitz\n\nBelow 1700 FIDE Rating Tournament\n\nDates: 16th–18th Nov 2026\nPrize Fund: ₹6\,03\,000\nClassical\n\nOrganized by: Aryans Chess Academy \nVenue: Mansukhbhai Kothari National SchoolNear MKNS Campus\, Kondhwa Road\, Pune – 411048 \nOrganising Secretary:Nagnath Halkude78759 84545 \nTournament Director:Yogesh Mahamuni98220 67936 \nChief Arbiter:IA Nitin Shenvi97676 76927 \n\nPage 2: About LBHM\nLBHM Chess Festival \nUnstoppable LBHM“Creating Champions. Building a Legacy.” \n8th Edition \n23 FIDE Rated Events \nUNSTOPPABLE LBHM 2026\nLate Bharatbai Halkude Memorial\nThe Late Bharatbai Halkude Memorial (LBHM) Chess Festival is one of Pune’s most prestigious and professionally managed chess events. \nWith a strong legacy and consistent growth over 7 editions\, LBHM has earned the trust of players\, parents\, coaches\, and arbiters across India. \n10th–18th Nov 2026\nPlay. Compete. Grow. \nWhy Play LBHM Chess Tournaments?\nPrestigious & Professional Event\n\nFIDE Rated Tournaments\nExperienced arbiters & professional management\nTransparent prize distribution & clear entry fee structure\n\nAttractive Prize Funds\n\nWide prize distribution & category incentives\nExcellent opportunity for rating growth and experience\n\nExcellent Venue & Player Experience\n\nSpacious playing hall\nComfortable facilities\nSmooth coordination & player-friendly environment\n\nTrusted Legacy\n\n7 editions of trust\, discipline & commitment to the game of Chess\n\nExcellent Venue\nMansukhbhai Kothari National School \nFeatures: \n\nSpacious Playing Hall\nGood Lighting & Ventilation\nComfortable Seating\nProfessional Tournament Atmosphere\nEasy City Connectivity\n\n\nPage 3: LBHM Journey\, Organizer Message & Transparency\nA New Chapter in the LBHM Journey!\nLBHM began its journey in 2018. \nUntil now\, we have proudly organized the LBHM tournament once every year. However\, respecting the constant requests and wishes of our numerous players and parents\, we are delighted to announce that\, starting this year\, we are introducing an additional Classical Chess Tournament in the: \nMonth of November.\nA New LBHM Classical Chess Tradition Begins in November 2026!\nThe love\, trust and overwhelming support of our players and parents have always been the driving force behind the LBHM journey. \nWe sincerely hope that\, as always\, you will give this new tournament the same enthusiastic response and make it a grand success. \n\nMessage From The Organizer\n“It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the UNSTOPPABLE LBHM 2026 – Late Bharatbai Halkude Memorial.” \nLBHM was established with a vision to provide a professionally managed\, transparent\, and internationally rated platform for chess players to compete and grow. \nOver the years\, the tournament has earned a strong reputation for its high standards\, disciplined organization\, and competitive environment. \nWith a prize fund of 16\,16\,160 and participation from talented players across India\, LBHM continues to promote excellence\, sportsmanship\, and the true spirit of chess. \nI sincerely thank all players\, parents\, arbiters\, and supporters for their continued trust and encouragement. Your support motivates us to elevate the event year after year. \nI wish all participants a successful and memorable tournament. \nWarm regards\, \nHalkude NagnathFounder & Chief OrganizerLBHM Chess Festival \nYogesh MahamuniFounder & Tournament DirectorLBHM Chess Festival \n\nLBHM Trophies: Designed for Players!\nOne of the main attractions of LBHM Chess Tournaments is our collection of attractive trophies across different categories. \nRight from the beginning\, our trophy selection has always been player-centric. We carefully choose trophies with the belief that every player\, whether a champion\, junior\, or participant from any category\, deserves a trophy they will be proud to take home. \nBecause at LBHM\, every achievement deserves to be celebrated! \nTrophies Highlights\n\nAttractive & Unique Designs\nPlayer-Centric Selection\nFor Every Category\nQuality That Inspires\nMemories That Last\n\nLBHM – Where Every Player Matters. \n\nOur Commitment to Complete Transparency\n\nAt LBHM\, we believe that complete transparency in entry fees is not just a responsibility\, it is our commitment towards every player and parent.\nWhenever the entry fee structure is mentioned in the LBHM brochure or tournament information\, it is clearly stated in accordance with the rules and guidelines of AICF & MCA (0.5% of Prize Fund). We do not mislead\, misguide\, or deceive players or parents in any manner regarding entry fees.\nWhenever an Early Bird Offer is announced in our brochure\, the discount mentioned is 100% genuine and applicable as stated. There are no hidden conditions or misleading claims.\nSimilarly\, if a Late Fee is applicable after a specified registration deadline\, the same is clearly mentioned in advance\, along with the applicable dates and fee structure.\n\nWe strongly believe that players and parents deserve clarity\, honesty and complete transparency. \n\nPage 4: Open Tournament Prize Structure\nStatistics\n\nTotal Prizes: 261\nCash Prizes: 111\nTrophies: 77\nMedals: 73\n8th Edition\n23 FIDE Rated Tournaments\n\n25th LBHM\, All India Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament\nIn Loving Memory of Late Prakashji Kunte (Kaka) \nTop Prizes\n\nWinner: ₹60\,100 + Trophy\nRunner-Up: ₹40\,000 + Trophy\n1st Runner Up: ₹25\,000 + Trophy\n\nMain Prizes\n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n4\n₹15\,000\n\n\n5\n₹10\,000\n\n\n6\n₹9\,000\n\n\n7\n₹8\,000\n\n\n8\n₹7\,000\n\n\n9\n₹6\,000\n\n\n10\n₹5\,000\n\n\n11th–21st\n₹3\,000\n\n\n\n\n\nRating Category Prizes\nCategories: \n\n0–1500\, Unrated Included\n1501–1650\n1651–1800\n\nFor each category: \n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n1st\n₹21\,000\n\n\n2nd\n₹11\,000\n\n\n3rd\n₹10\,000\n\n\n4th\n₹5\,000\n\n\n5th\n₹4\,000\n\n\n6th–15th\n₹3\,000\n\n\n16th\nTrophy\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Category\nCategories: \n\nWomen 15+\nVeteran 55+\nSpecially Abled\nPune\nMaharashtra Player\n\nFor each category: \n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n1st\n₹5\,000\n\n\n2nd\n₹3\,000\n\n\n3rd\n₹2\,000\n\n\n4th\nTrophy\n\n\n5th\nTrophy\n\n\n\n\n\nAge Group Category\nAge groups: \n\nU-07 Boys / Girls\nU-09 Boys / Girls\nU-11 Boys / Girls\nU-13 Boys / Girls\nU-15 Boys / Girls\n\nFor every Boys and Girls category: \n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n1st\n₹5\,000\n\n\n2nd\n₹3\,000\n\n\n3rd\n₹2\,000\n\n\n4th–10th\nMedal\n\n\n\n\n\nFelicitating & Honouring\n\nYoungest\nYoungest Pune\nSenior-Most\nSenior-Most Pune\nBest Academy I\nBest Academy II\nBest Academy III\n\nTournament Schedule\n\nArrival: 10th Nov 2026 at 9:30 am\nInauguration followed by players meeting: 14th Nov 2026 at 10:00 am (as printed)\nPrize Distribution: 14th Nov 2026 at 6:30 pm\n\nRound Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nRound\nTime\nRound\nTime\n\n\n\n\n10-11-2026\n1st\n11:00 AM\n2nd\n4:30 PM\n\n\n11-11-2026\n3rd\n9:30 AM\n4th\n3:30 PM\n\n\n12-11-2026\n5th\n9:30 AM\n6th\n3:30 PM\n\n\n13-11-2026\n7th\n9:30 AM\n8th\n3:30 PM\n\n\n14-11-2026\n9th\n9:00 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPage 5: Below 1700 Tournament Prize Structure\n26th LBHM All India Open FIDE Rating B-1700 Chess Tournament\nCelebrating the Birthday of Mr. Siddharthji Mayur \n\nTotal Prizes: 261\nCash Prizes: 111\nTrophies: 77\nMedals: 73\n\nTop Prizes\n\nWinner: ₹60\,000 + Trophy\nRunner-Up: ₹40\,000 + Trophy\n1st Runner Up: ₹20\,000 + Trophy\n\nMain Prizes\n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n4\n₹12\,000\n\n\n5\n₹10\,000\n\n\n6\n₹9\,000\n\n\n7\n₹8\,000\n\n\n8\n₹7\,000\n\n\n9\n₹6\,000\n\n\n10\n₹5\,000\n\n\n11th–21st\n₹3\,000\n\n\n\n\n\nRating Categories\n\n0–1500\, Unrated Included\n1501–1600\n1601–1700\n\nEach category: \n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n1st\n₹21\,000\n\n\n2nd\n₹11\,000\n\n\n3rd\n₹10\,000\n\n\n4th\n₹5\,000\n\n\n5th\n₹4\,000\n\n\n6th–15th\n₹3\,000\n\n\n16th\nTrophy\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Categories\nWomen 15+\, Veteran 55+\, Specially Abled\, Pune\, Maharashtra Player: \n\n1st: ₹5\,000\n2nd: ₹3\,000\n3rd: ₹2\,000\n4th: Trophy\n5th: Trophy\n\nAge Groups\nU-07\, U-09\, U-11\, U-13\, U-15\, separately for Boys and Girls: \n\n1st: ₹5\,000\n2nd: ₹3\,000\n3rd: ₹2\,000\n4th–10th: Medal\n\nFelicitating & Honouring\n\nYoungest\nYoungest Pune\nSenior-Most\nSenior-Most Pune\nBest Academy I\nBest Academy II\nBest Academy III\n\nTournament Schedule\n\nArrival: 16th Nov 2026 at 9:30 am\nInauguration followed by players meeting: 16th Nov 2026 at 10:00 am\nPrize Distribution: 18th Nov 2026 at 7:00 pm\n\nRound Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nRound\nTime\nRound\nTime\nRound\nTime\n\n\n\n\n16-11-2026\n1st\n11:00 AM\n2nd\n2:00 PM\n3rd\n5:00 PM\n\n\n17-11-2026\n4th\n9:30 AM\n5th\n1:00 PM\n6th\n4:30 PM\n\n\n18-11-2026\n7th\n8:30 AM\n8th\n12:00 Noon\n9th\n3:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPage 6: Rapid Tournament Prize Structure\n27th Late Bharatbai Halkude Memorial\nAll India Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament \n\nTotal Prizes: 240\nCash Prizes: 90\nTrophies: 80\nMedals: 70\n\nTop Prizes\n\nWinner: ₹30\,000 + Trophy\nRunner-Up: ₹20\,000 + Trophy\n1st Runner Up: ₹10\,000 + Trophy\n\nMain Prizes\n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n4th\n₹8\,000\n\n\n5th\n₹6\,000\n\n\n6th\n₹5\,000\n\n\n7th\n₹4\,000\n\n\n8th\n₹3\,000\n\n\n9th\n₹2\,500\n\n\n10th\n₹2\,000\n\n\n11th–20th\n₹1\,500\n\n\n\n\n\nRating Categories\n\nUnrated\n1400–1500\n1501–1600\n1601–1700\n1701–1900\n\nEach category: \n\n1st: ₹5\,000\n2nd: ₹3\,000\n3rd: ₹2\,000\n4th: ₹1\,500\n5th: ₹1\,300\n\nSpecial Categories\nWomen 15+\, Veteran 55+\, Specially Abled\, Pune\, Maharashtra Player: \n\n1st: ₹2\,250\n2nd: ₹1\,750\n3rd: ₹1\,500\n4th: Trophy\n5th: Trophy\n\nAge Groups\nU-07\, U-09\, U-11\, U-13\, U-15\, Boys and Girls: \n\n1st: ₹2\,250\n2nd: ₹1\,750\n3rd: ₹1\,500\n4th–10th: Medal\n\nFelicitating & Honouring\n\nYoungest\nYoungest Pune\nSenior-Most\nSenior-Most Pune\nBest Academy I\nBest Academy II\nBest Academy III\n\nTournament Schedule\n\nArrival: 15th Nov 2026 at 8:00 am\nInauguration followed by players meeting: 15th Nov 2026 at 9:00 am\nPrize Distribution: 15th Nov 2026 at 7:00 pm\n\nRound Schedule\n\nRound 1: 9:30 AM\nRound 2: 10:25 AM\nRound 3: 11:20 AM\nRound 4: 12:15 PM\nRound 5: 1:15 PM\nRound 6: 2:45 PM\nRound 7: 3:45 PM\nRound 8: 4:45 PM\nRound 9: 5:45 PM\n\nDate: 15-11-2026 \n\nPage 7: Blitz Tournament Prize Structure\n28th LBHM All India Open Blitz Chess Tournament\n\nTotal Prizes: 240\nCash Prizes: 90\nTrophies: 80\nMedals: 70\n\nTop Prizes\n\nWinner: ₹15\,000 + Trophy\nRunner-Up: ₹10\,100 + Trophy\n1st Runner-Up: ₹7\,000 + Trophy\n\nMain Prizes\n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n4th\n₹4\,100\n\n\n5th\n₹3\,100\n\n\n6th\n₹2\,100\n\n\n7th\n₹1\,800\n\n\n8th\n₹1\,700\n\n\n9th\n₹1\,600\n\n\n10th\n₹1\,500\n\n\n11th–20th\n₹1\,000\n\n\n\n\n\nRating Categories\nUnrated\, 1400–1500\, 1501–1600\, 1601–1700\, 1701–1900: \n\n1st: ₹4\,000\n2nd: ₹2\,000\n3rd: ₹1\,500\n4th: ₹1\,000\n5th: ₹900\n\nSpecial Categories\nWomen 15+\, Veteran 55+\, Specially Abled\, Pune\, Maharashtra Player: \n\n1st: ₹1\,100\n2nd: ₹1\,000\n3rd: ₹900\n4th: Trophy\n5th: Trophy\n\nAge Group Category (Special)\nU-07\, U-09\, U-11\, U-13\, U-15\, Boys and Girls: \n\n1st: ₹1\,100\n2nd: ₹1\,000\n3rd: ₹900\n4th–10th: Medal\n\nTournament Schedule\n\nArrival: 14th Nov 2026 at 1:00 pm\nInauguration followed by players meeting: 14th Nov 2026 at 1:30 pm\nPrize Distribution: 14th Nov 2026 at 7:00 pm\n\nRound Schedule\nDate: 14-11-2026 \n\nRound 1: 2:00 PM\nRound 2: 2:30 PM\nRound 3: 3:00 PM\nRound 4: 3:30 PM\nRound 5: 4:00 PM\nRound 6: 4:30 PM\nRound 7: 5:00 PM\nRound 8: 5:30 PM\nRound 9: 6:00 PM\n\n\nPage 8: Tournament Rules & Regulations\nSystem of Play\nThe Tournament will be conducted as per latest FIDE Laws of Chess & FIDE Swiss System with 09 rounds. \nTime Control\nOpen Tournament:90 Minutes plus 30 second increment from move 1 for entire game. \nBelow 1700 Tournament:30 Minutes plus 30 second increment from move 1 for entire game. \nBlitz Tournament:03 Minutes plus 02 second increment from move 1 for entire game. \nRapid Tournament:15 Minutes plus 05 second increment from move 1 for entire game. \nDefault Time / Walk Over Time\n\nOpen Tournament: 30 Minutes\nBelow 1700 Tournament: 30 Minutes\nBlitz Tournament: 03 minutes\nRapid Tournament: 15 minutes\n\nTie Break\n\nBuchholz Cut 1\nBuchholz\nSB\nDirect Encounter\nGreater Number of Wins\, including forfeit points\nNumber of Wins with Black\n\nCash Prize\nCash prizes will not be shared. Only the highest eligible prize will be awarded. \nIf a player qualifies for the same cash prize in multiple categories\, the prize from the main prize list will be considered first. \nElectronic Devices\nAll electronic items including wrist watches\, all type of watches\, will not be allowed in the tournament hall. \nEligibility\nAll rated & unrated players. \nEligibility for Below 1700 Tournament\n\nAny rated player whose rating has not crossed 1699 in last 36 months prior to start of the tournament.\nAny Unrated Player is eligible to participate.\nPlayers who finished first or second in any rating restricted FIDE tournament will not be eligible to play in any rating restricted tournament for one year from the date of such achievement.\n\nAICF Registration\nFor 2026–27 is compulsory for all Indian participants. \nRenewal:https://prs.aicf.in/players \nNew Registration:https://prs.aicf.in/new-register \nMCA Registration\nFor 2026–27 is compulsory for all Maharashtra players. \nRenewal:https://mcachess.in/tournament_registration/existing_entry.php \nNew Registration:https://mcachess.in/tournament_registration/mca_registrations.php \nIn case of dispute\, the decision of Chief Arbiter shall be final & binding for all. \nPlayers found guilty of violating the above rules at any stage of the tournament will be withdrawn from the tournament\, and the entry fee will NOT be refunded. \nEntry Cancellation Policy\n\nWithdrawal on or before 20th Oct 2026: 25% refund\nWithdrawal on or before 31st Oct 2026: 50% refund\nWithdrawal on or after 1st Nov 2026: NO REFUND\n\nWithdrawal Procedure\n\nWithdrawal requests must be sent only by email to: support@circlechess.com\nWithout an email request\, no withdrawal will be accepted.\n\nRefund Processing\nThe eligible refund will be processed within 3 working days of receiving the withdrawal request. \nWithdrawal ContactMob: 7795785310WhatsApp Only\nImportant Notes\n\nNo request for waiver of entry fee or late fee will be entertained.\nEntry fee is NON-TRANSFERABLE.\n\n\nPage 9: Entry Fee Structure\nEntry Fees\n\n\n\n\n\nNo.\nTournament\n10 Sep Rated/Unrated\n10 Sep VHAN\n5 Oct Rated/Unrated\n5 Oct VHAN\n31 Oct Rated/Unrated\n31 Oct VHAN\n\n\n\n\n1\nBlitz\n₹700\n₹500\n₹750\n₹550\n₹750\n₹600\n\n\n2\nRapid\n₹1\,150\n₹1\,000\n₹1\,200\n₹1\,050\n₹1\,250\n₹1\,100\n\n\n3\nRapid + Blitz\n₹1\,850\n₹1\,500\n₹1\,950\n₹1\,600\n₹2\,000\n₹1\,700\n\n\n4\nBelow\n₹2\,500\n₹2\,000\n₹2\,750\n₹2\,250\n₹3\,000\n₹2\,500\n\n\n5\nOpen\n₹2\,550\n₹2\,050\n₹2\,800\n₹2\,300\n₹3\,050\n₹2\,550\n\n\n6\nBelow + Blitz\n₹3\,200\n₹2\,500\n₹3\,500\n₹2\,800\n₹3\,750\n₹3\,100\n\n\n7\nOpen + Blitz\n₹3\,250\n₹2\,550\n₹3\,550\n₹2\,850\n₹3\,800\n₹3\,150\n\n\n8\nBelow + Rapid\n₹3\,650\n₹3\,000\n₹3\,950\n₹3\,300\n₹4\,250\n₹3\,600\n\n\n9\nOpen + Rapid\n₹3\,700\n₹3\,050\n₹4\,000\n₹3\,350\n₹4\,300\n₹3\,650\n\n\n10\nBelow + Rapid + Blitz\n₹4\,350\n₹3\,500\n₹4\,700\n₹3\,850\n₹5\,000\n₹4\,200\n\n\n11\nOpen + Rapid + Blitz\n₹4\,400\n₹3\,550\n₹4\,750\n₹3\,900\n₹5\,050\n₹4\,250\n\n\n12\nOpen + Below\n₹5\,050\n₹4\,050\n₹5\,550\n₹4\,550\n₹6\,050\n₹5\,050\n\n\n13\nOpen + Below + Blitz\n₹5\,750\n₹4\,550\n₹6\,300\n₹5\,100\n₹6\,800\n₹5\,650\n\n\n14\nOpen + Below + Rapid\n₹6\,200\n₹5\,050\n₹6\,750\n₹5\,600\n₹7\,300\n₹6\,150\n\n\n15\nOpen + Below + Rapid + Blitz\n₹6\,900\n₹5\,550\n₹7\,500\n₹6\,150\n₹8\,050\n₹6\,750\n\n\n\n\n\nFee Dates\n\n10th Sep 2026: 1st Early Bird\n05th Oct 2026: 2nd Early Bird\n31st Oct 2026: Entry Fee\n\nGroup Entry Discount\nFor Group Entry Discount\, more than 20 entries / single tournament\, contact: Halkude Nagnath \nVHAN Meaning\nVHAN Players means: \n\nVeteran\nHandicap\nArmed Forces\nNorth-East States\n\nRegistration Deadline\n31st Oct is last date for registration \nWith Late Fee ₹500\n\nOpen Tournament: 7th Nov 2026\nRapid Tournament: 13th Nov 2026\nBlitz Tournament: 12th Nov 2026\nBelow 1700 Tournament: 14th Nov 2026\n\nGM\, WGM\, IM & WIM\nFree Entry with AC Hotel Triple-Sharing Accommodation \nLast Date for Accommodation:20th October 2026 \nAfter 20th October 2026\, entry will remain FREE\, but players will have to arrange their own accommodation. \nRegistration\nOption 1: https://www.game-plan.coOption 2: CircleChess“Click Here To Register” \nEntry Contacts\nYogesh Mahamuni: 9822067936Nagnath Halkude: 7875984545Aryan Halkude: 9529032510Uddhav Patil: 7498547600 \n\nPage 10: Organizing Committee\nOrganizing Committee\nMrs. Vandana HalkudeOrganizing Chairman \nYogesh MahamuniTournament Director9822067936 \nNagnath HalkudeOrganizing Secretary78759 84545 \nMembers\n\nJayant Gokhale\nA. Chidananda\nRajendra Mane\nKetan Khaire\nBharat Vasmale\nLaxman Pawar\nVivek Bhagwat\nSantosh Vasmale\nDipankar Kamble\nAbhijeet Joshi (Pune)\nUddhav Patil\nAbhijeet Joshi (Thane)\nKapil Lohana\nDevidas Wadke\nGanesh Nirgun\nRajesh Oza\nB. Mallikarjuna Rao\nDr. Anurag Khannur\n\nExecutive Committee\n\nAmol Jagdale\nAkash Halkude\nRajvardhan Kalsure\nYogesh Ravandalae\nSunil Sahu\nShravani Halkude\nSagar Dhumale\nDr. Suhas Shitole\nSadanand Vasmale\nShashikant Vasmale\nShreepad Joshi\nNitin Undale\nSachin Varude\nAryan Halkude\nMali Avinash\nHarshal Patil\n\nBest Wishes\nRamesh Bapu KondePresident Pune Dist. ShivsenaMember PMRDA \nKakasaheb ChavanCorporator PMC\, Pune \nMilind PokalePresident Bandhutva GroupDhayari \nSiddharth MayurWorking President\, MCA \nNiranjan GodboleSecretary\, MCA \nGM Abhijit KunteChief Coach & Member\, Selection Committee\, AICF \nMr. Rajendra KondeVice President\, MCA \nKiran Shinde\, IRSDy. Commissioner of Income Tax\, Nagpur \nAmarnath ChakradeoOwner – Federal Eng. Works \nIM Anup DeshmukhShiv Chatrapati Awardees \nSantosh GaikwadACP\, Pimpari-Chinchwad\, Maha. Police \nWIM Mrunalini KunteShiv Chatrapati Awardees \nSandeep GohadKalpak Solutions \nSachin VasmaleAPI\, Solapur\, Maha. Police \nChidambar KotibhaskarVice President\, MCA \nNavnath VasmaleProp. Laxmi Agency\, Sangola \nChief Arbiter\nIA Nitin Shenvi9767676927 \nSpecial Thanks\nMr. Ketan KhaireCoach\, Yerwada Prison Team(World Champion) \nVarsha KokolPrincipal\, MKNS\, Kondhaya \n\nPage 11: Aryans Chess Academy Advertisement\nThink. Plan. Win. \nWhere minds are trained to become champions! \nARYANS CHESS ACADEMY\nLearn Chess. Love Chess. Live Chess. \nBuilding Confident Minds Through Chess! \nWhy Chess?\n\nImproves concentration & memory\nEnhances problem solving skills\nBuilds strategy & planning ability\nBoosts confidence & discipline\nDevelops patience & sportsmanship\n\nClasses For\n\nBeginner\nIntermediat\nAdvance Level\n\nFeatures\n\nExperienced Coaches\nStructured Training Program\nRegular Practice & Evaluation\nTournament Exposure\nAll Round Development\n\nEnroll Today!\nMake Your Next Move The Best Move! \nAryans Chess Academy\nOpp. Gokhale Complex\,Near Nalanda English School\,Benkar Wasti Road\, Dhayari\, Pune-41 \nContact No.: 78759 84545 \nChess Classes for Beginer\, Intermediat & Advance Level \n\nPage 12: Aryans Trophy House Advertisement\n\nBecause Every Achievement Deserves the Best! \n\nARYANS TROPHY HOUSE\nPune\nBest Quality. Best Price. 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DESCRIPTION:Download Full Details from here – LBHM UNSTOPPABLE NOV 2026_Final \nUNSTOPPABLE LBHM 2026\nLate Bharatbai Halkude Memorial\nEvent Code: 495836 / 495838 / 495841(B) / 495845(R) / MH / 2026 \nNovember 2026 \nIn loving memory of Late Prakashji Kunte \nBirthday Celebration of Siddharthji MayurWorking President\, MCA \n\n“Every Move Shapes the Future\, Every Player Writes History.” \n\nMassive Prize Fund\n₹16\,16\,160 \nOpen FIDE Rating Tournament\n\nDates: 10th–14th Nov 2026\nPrize Fund: ₹6\,11\,100\nClassical\n\nRapid FIDE Rating Tournament\n\nDate: 15th Nov 2026\nPrize Fund: ₹2\,52\,000\nRapid\n\nBlitz FIDE Rating Tournament\n\nDate shown in brochure: 14th Nov 2016\nPrize Fund: ₹1\,50\,000\nBlitz\n\nBelow 1700 FIDE Rating Tournament\n\nDates: 16th–18th Nov 2026\nPrize Fund: ₹6\,03\,000\nClassical\n\nOrganized by: Aryans Chess Academy \nVenue: Mansukhbhai Kothari National SchoolNear MKNS Campus\, Kondhwa Road\, Pune – 411048 \nOrganising Secretary:Nagnath Halkude78759 84545 \nTournament Director:Yogesh Mahamuni98220 67936 \nChief Arbiter:IA Nitin Shenvi97676 76927 \n\nPage 2: About LBHM\nLBHM Chess Festival \nUnstoppable LBHM“Creating Champions. Building a Legacy.” \n8th Edition \n23 FIDE Rated Events \nUNSTOPPABLE LBHM 2026\nLate Bharatbai Halkude Memorial\nThe Late Bharatbai Halkude Memorial (LBHM) Chess Festival is one of Pune’s most prestigious and professionally managed chess events. \nWith a strong legacy and consistent growth over 7 editions\, LBHM has earned the trust of players\, parents\, coaches\, and arbiters across India. \n10th–18th Nov 2026\nPlay. Compete. Grow. \nWhy Play LBHM Chess Tournaments?\nPrestigious & Professional Event\n\nFIDE Rated Tournaments\nExperienced arbiters & professional management\nTransparent prize distribution & clear entry fee structure\n\nAttractive Prize Funds\n\nWide prize distribution & category incentives\nExcellent opportunity for rating growth and experience\n\nExcellent Venue & Player Experience\n\nSpacious playing hall\nComfortable facilities\nSmooth coordination & player-friendly environment\n\nTrusted Legacy\n\n7 editions of trust\, discipline & commitment to the game of Chess\n\nExcellent Venue\nMansukhbhai Kothari National School \nFeatures: \n\nSpacious Playing Hall\nGood Lighting & Ventilation\nComfortable Seating\nProfessional Tournament Atmosphere\nEasy City Connectivity\n\n\nPage 3: LBHM Journey\, Organizer Message & Transparency\nA New Chapter in the LBHM Journey!\nLBHM began its journey in 2018. \nUntil now\, we have proudly organized the LBHM tournament once every year. However\, respecting the constant requests and wishes of our numerous players and parents\, we are delighted to announce that\, starting this year\, we are introducing an additional Classical Chess Tournament in the: \nMonth of November.\nA New LBHM Classical Chess Tradition Begins in November 2026!\nThe love\, trust and overwhelming support of our players and parents have always been the driving force behind the LBHM journey. \nWe sincerely hope that\, as always\, you will give this new tournament the same enthusiastic response and make it a grand success. \n\nMessage From The Organizer\n“It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the UNSTOPPABLE LBHM 2026 – Late Bharatbai Halkude Memorial.” \nLBHM was established with a vision to provide a professionally managed\, transparent\, and internationally rated platform for chess players to compete and grow. \nOver the years\, the tournament has earned a strong reputation for its high standards\, disciplined organization\, and competitive environment. \nWith a prize fund of 16\,16\,160 and participation from talented players across India\, LBHM continues to promote excellence\, sportsmanship\, and the true spirit of chess. \nI sincerely thank all players\, parents\, arbiters\, and supporters for their continued trust and encouragement. Your support motivates us to elevate the event year after year. \nI wish all participants a successful and memorable tournament. \nWarm regards\, \nHalkude NagnathFounder & Chief OrganizerLBHM Chess Festival \nYogesh MahamuniFounder & Tournament DirectorLBHM Chess Festival \n\nLBHM Trophies: Designed for Players!\nOne of the main attractions of LBHM Chess Tournaments is our collection of attractive trophies across different categories. \nRight from the beginning\, our trophy selection has always been player-centric. We carefully choose trophies with the belief that every player\, whether a champion\, junior\, or participant from any category\, deserves a trophy they will be proud to take home. \nBecause at LBHM\, every achievement deserves to be celebrated! \nTrophies Highlights\n\nAttractive & Unique Designs\nPlayer-Centric Selection\nFor Every Category\nQuality That Inspires\nMemories That Last\n\nLBHM – Where Every Player Matters. \n\nOur Commitment to Complete Transparency\n\nAt LBHM\, we believe that complete transparency in entry fees is not just a responsibility\, it is our commitment towards every player and parent.\nWhenever the entry fee structure is mentioned in the LBHM brochure or tournament information\, it is clearly stated in accordance with the rules and guidelines of AICF & MCA (0.5% of Prize Fund). We do not mislead\, misguide\, or deceive players or parents in any manner regarding entry fees.\nWhenever an Early Bird Offer is announced in our brochure\, the discount mentioned is 100% genuine and applicable as stated. There are no hidden conditions or misleading claims.\nSimilarly\, if a Late Fee is applicable after a specified registration deadline\, the same is clearly mentioned in advance\, along with the applicable dates and fee structure.\n\nWe strongly believe that players and parents deserve clarity\, honesty and complete transparency. \n\nPage 4: Open Tournament Prize Structure\nStatistics\n\nTotal Prizes: 261\nCash Prizes: 111\nTrophies: 77\nMedals: 73\n8th Edition\n23 FIDE Rated Tournaments\n\n25th LBHM\, All India Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament\nIn Loving Memory of Late Prakashji Kunte (Kaka) \nTop Prizes\n\nWinner: ₹60\,100 + Trophy\nRunner-Up: ₹40\,000 + Trophy\n1st Runner Up: ₹25\,000 + Trophy\n\nMain Prizes\n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n4\n₹15\,000\n\n\n5\n₹10\,000\n\n\n6\n₹9\,000\n\n\n7\n₹8\,000\n\n\n8\n₹7\,000\n\n\n9\n₹6\,000\n\n\n10\n₹5\,000\n\n\n11th–21st\n₹3\,000\n\n\n\n\n\nRating Category Prizes\nCategories: \n\n0–1500\, Unrated Included\n1501–1650\n1651–1800\n\nFor each category: \n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n1st\n₹21\,000\n\n\n2nd\n₹11\,000\n\n\n3rd\n₹10\,000\n\n\n4th\n₹5\,000\n\n\n5th\n₹4\,000\n\n\n6th–15th\n₹3\,000\n\n\n16th\nTrophy\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Category\nCategories: \n\nWomen 15+\nVeteran 55+\nSpecially Abled\nPune\nMaharashtra Player\n\nFor each category: \n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n1st\n₹5\,000\n\n\n2nd\n₹3\,000\n\n\n3rd\n₹2\,000\n\n\n4th\nTrophy\n\n\n5th\nTrophy\n\n\n\n\n\nAge Group Category\nAge groups: \n\nU-07 Boys / Girls\nU-09 Boys / Girls\nU-11 Boys / Girls\nU-13 Boys / Girls\nU-15 Boys / Girls\n\nFor every Boys and Girls category: \n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n1st\n₹5\,000\n\n\n2nd\n₹3\,000\n\n\n3rd\n₹2\,000\n\n\n4th–10th\nMedal\n\n\n\n\n\nFelicitating & Honouring\n\nYoungest\nYoungest Pune\nSenior-Most\nSenior-Most Pune\nBest Academy I\nBest Academy II\nBest Academy III\n\nTournament Schedule\n\nArrival: 10th Nov 2026 at 9:30 am\nInauguration followed by players meeting: 14th Nov 2026 at 10:00 am (as printed)\nPrize Distribution: 14th Nov 2026 at 6:30 pm\n\nRound Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nRound\nTime\nRound\nTime\n\n\n\n\n10-11-2026\n1st\n11:00 AM\n2nd\n4:30 PM\n\n\n11-11-2026\n3rd\n9:30 AM\n4th\n3:30 PM\n\n\n12-11-2026\n5th\n9:30 AM\n6th\n3:30 PM\n\n\n13-11-2026\n7th\n9:30 AM\n8th\n3:30 PM\n\n\n14-11-2026\n9th\n9:00 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPage 5: Below 1700 Tournament Prize Structure\n26th LBHM All India Open FIDE Rating B-1700 Chess Tournament\nCelebrating the Birthday of Mr. Siddharthji Mayur \n\nTotal Prizes: 261\nCash Prizes: 111\nTrophies: 77\nMedals: 73\n\nTop Prizes\n\nWinner: ₹60\,000 + Trophy\nRunner-Up: ₹40\,000 + Trophy\n1st Runner Up: ₹20\,000 + Trophy\n\nMain Prizes\n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n4\n₹12\,000\n\n\n5\n₹10\,000\n\n\n6\n₹9\,000\n\n\n7\n₹8\,000\n\n\n8\n₹7\,000\n\n\n9\n₹6\,000\n\n\n10\n₹5\,000\n\n\n11th–21st\n₹3\,000\n\n\n\n\n\nRating Categories\n\n0–1500\, Unrated Included\n1501–1600\n1601–1700\n\nEach category: \n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n1st\n₹21\,000\n\n\n2nd\n₹11\,000\n\n\n3rd\n₹10\,000\n\n\n4th\n₹5\,000\n\n\n5th\n₹4\,000\n\n\n6th–15th\n₹3\,000\n\n\n16th\nTrophy\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Categories\nWomen 15+\, Veteran 55+\, Specially Abled\, Pune\, Maharashtra Player: \n\n1st: ₹5\,000\n2nd: ₹3\,000\n3rd: ₹2\,000\n4th: Trophy\n5th: Trophy\n\nAge Groups\nU-07\, U-09\, U-11\, U-13\, U-15\, separately for Boys and Girls: \n\n1st: ₹5\,000\n2nd: ₹3\,000\n3rd: ₹2\,000\n4th–10th: Medal\n\nFelicitating & Honouring\n\nYoungest\nYoungest Pune\nSenior-Most\nSenior-Most Pune\nBest Academy I\nBest Academy II\nBest Academy III\n\nTournament Schedule\n\nArrival: 16th Nov 2026 at 9:30 am\nInauguration followed by players meeting: 16th Nov 2026 at 10:00 am\nPrize Distribution: 18th Nov 2026 at 7:00 pm\n\nRound Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nRound\nTime\nRound\nTime\nRound\nTime\n\n\n\n\n16-11-2026\n1st\n11:00 AM\n2nd\n2:00 PM\n3rd\n5:00 PM\n\n\n17-11-2026\n4th\n9:30 AM\n5th\n1:00 PM\n6th\n4:30 PM\n\n\n18-11-2026\n7th\n8:30 AM\n8th\n12:00 Noon\n9th\n3:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPage 6: Rapid Tournament Prize Structure\n27th Late Bharatbai Halkude Memorial\nAll India Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament \n\nTotal Prizes: 240\nCash Prizes: 90\nTrophies: 80\nMedals: 70\n\nTop Prizes\n\nWinner: ₹30\,000 + Trophy\nRunner-Up: ₹20\,000 + Trophy\n1st Runner Up: ₹10\,000 + Trophy\n\nMain Prizes\n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n4th\n₹8\,000\n\n\n5th\n₹6\,000\n\n\n6th\n₹5\,000\n\n\n7th\n₹4\,000\n\n\n8th\n₹3\,000\n\n\n9th\n₹2\,500\n\n\n10th\n₹2\,000\n\n\n11th–20th\n₹1\,500\n\n\n\n\n\nRating Categories\n\nUnrated\n1400–1500\n1501–1600\n1601–1700\n1701–1900\n\nEach category: \n\n1st: ₹5\,000\n2nd: ₹3\,000\n3rd: ₹2\,000\n4th: ₹1\,500\n5th: ₹1\,300\n\nSpecial Categories\nWomen 15+\, Veteran 55+\, Specially Abled\, Pune\, Maharashtra Player: \n\n1st: ₹2\,250\n2nd: ₹1\,750\n3rd: ₹1\,500\n4th: Trophy\n5th: Trophy\n\nAge Groups\nU-07\, U-09\, U-11\, U-13\, U-15\, Boys and Girls: \n\n1st: ₹2\,250\n2nd: ₹1\,750\n3rd: ₹1\,500\n4th–10th: Medal\n\nFelicitating & Honouring\n\nYoungest\nYoungest Pune\nSenior-Most\nSenior-Most Pune\nBest Academy I\nBest Academy II\nBest Academy III\n\nTournament Schedule\n\nArrival: 15th Nov 2026 at 8:00 am\nInauguration followed by players meeting: 15th Nov 2026 at 9:00 am\nPrize Distribution: 15th Nov 2026 at 7:00 pm\n\nRound Schedule\n\nRound 1: 9:30 AM\nRound 2: 10:25 AM\nRound 3: 11:20 AM\nRound 4: 12:15 PM\nRound 5: 1:15 PM\nRound 6: 2:45 PM\nRound 7: 3:45 PM\nRound 8: 4:45 PM\nRound 9: 5:45 PM\n\nDate: 15-11-2026 \n\nPage 7: Blitz Tournament Prize Structure\n28th LBHM All India Open Blitz Chess Tournament\n\nTotal Prizes: 240\nCash Prizes: 90\nTrophies: 80\nMedals: 70\n\nTop Prizes\n\nWinner: ₹15\,000 + Trophy\nRunner-Up: ₹10\,100 + Trophy\n1st Runner-Up: ₹7\,000 + Trophy\n\nMain Prizes\n\n\n\n\n\nRank\nPrize\n\n\n\n\n4th\n₹4\,100\n\n\n5th\n₹3\,100\n\n\n6th\n₹2\,100\n\n\n7th\n₹1\,800\n\n\n8th\n₹1\,700\n\n\n9th\n₹1\,600\n\n\n10th\n₹1\,500\n\n\n11th–20th\n₹1\,000\n\n\n\n\n\nRating Categories\nUnrated\, 1400–1500\, 1501–1600\, 1601–1700\, 1701–1900: \n\n1st: ₹4\,000\n2nd: ₹2\,000\n3rd: ₹1\,500\n4th: ₹1\,000\n5th: ₹900\n\nSpecial Categories\nWomen 15+\, Veteran 55+\, Specially Abled\, Pune\, Maharashtra Player: \n\n1st: ₹1\,100\n2nd: ₹1\,000\n3rd: ₹900\n4th: Trophy\n5th: Trophy\n\nAge Group Category (Special)\nU-07\, U-09\, U-11\, U-13\, U-15\, Boys and Girls: \n\n1st: ₹1\,100\n2nd: ₹1\,000\n3rd: ₹900\n4th–10th: Medal\n\nTournament Schedule\n\nArrival: 14th Nov 2026 at 1:00 pm\nInauguration followed by players meeting: 14th Nov 2026 at 1:30 pm\nPrize Distribution: 14th Nov 2026 at 7:00 pm\n\nRound Schedule\nDate: 14-11-2026 \n\nRound 1: 2:00 PM\nRound 2: 2:30 PM\nRound 3: 3:00 PM\nRound 4: 3:30 PM\nRound 5: 4:00 PM\nRound 6: 4:30 PM\nRound 7: 5:00 PM\nRound 8: 5:30 PM\nRound 9: 6:00 PM\n\n\nPage 8: Tournament Rules & Regulations\nSystem of Play\nThe Tournament will be conducted as per latest FIDE Laws of Chess & FIDE Swiss System with 09 rounds. \nTime Control\nOpen Tournament:90 Minutes plus 30 second increment from move 1 for entire game. \nBelow 1700 Tournament:30 Minutes plus 30 second increment from move 1 for entire game. \nBlitz Tournament:03 Minutes plus 02 second increment from move 1 for entire game. \nRapid Tournament:15 Minutes plus 05 second increment from move 1 for entire game. \nDefault Time / Walk Over Time\n\nOpen Tournament: 30 Minutes\nBelow 1700 Tournament: 30 Minutes\nBlitz Tournament: 03 minutes\nRapid Tournament: 15 minutes\n\nTie Break\n\nBuchholz Cut 1\nBuchholz\nSB\nDirect Encounter\nGreater Number of Wins\, including forfeit points\nNumber of Wins with Black\n\nCash Prize\nCash prizes will not be shared. Only the highest eligible prize will be awarded. \nIf a player qualifies for the same cash prize in multiple categories\, the prize from the main prize list will be considered first. \nElectronic Devices\nAll electronic items including wrist watches\, all type of watches\, will not be allowed in the tournament hall. \nEligibility\nAll rated & unrated players. \nEligibility for Below 1700 Tournament\n\nAny rated player whose rating has not crossed 1699 in last 36 months prior to start of the tournament.\nAny Unrated Player is eligible to participate.\nPlayers who finished first or second in any rating restricted FIDE tournament will not be eligible to play in any rating restricted tournament for one year from the date of such achievement.\n\nAICF Registration\nFor 2026–27 is compulsory for all Indian participants. \nRenewal:https://prs.aicf.in/players \nNew Registration:https://prs.aicf.in/new-register \nMCA Registration\nFor 2026–27 is compulsory for all Maharashtra players. \nRenewal:https://mcachess.in/tournament_registration/existing_entry.php \nNew Registration:https://mcachess.in/tournament_registration/mca_registrations.php \nIn case of dispute\, the decision of Chief Arbiter shall be final & binding for all. \nPlayers found guilty of violating the above rules at any stage of the tournament will be withdrawn from the tournament\, and the entry fee will NOT be refunded. \nEntry Cancellation Policy\n\nWithdrawal on or before 20th Oct 2026: 25% refund\nWithdrawal on or before 31st Oct 2026: 50% refund\nWithdrawal on or after 1st Nov 2026: NO REFUND\n\nWithdrawal Procedure\n\nWithdrawal requests must be sent only by email to: support@circlechess.com\nWithout an email request\, no withdrawal will be accepted.\n\nRefund Processing\nThe eligible refund will be processed within 3 working days of receiving the withdrawal request. \nWithdrawal ContactMob: 7795785310WhatsApp Only\nImportant Notes\n\nNo request for waiver of entry fee or late fee will be entertained.\nEntry fee is NON-TRANSFERABLE.\n\n\nPage 9: Entry Fee Structure\nEntry Fees\n\n\n\n\n\nNo.\nTournament\n10 Sep Rated/Unrated\n10 Sep VHAN\n5 Oct Rated/Unrated\n5 Oct VHAN\n31 Oct Rated/Unrated\n31 Oct VHAN\n\n\n\n\n1\nBlitz\n₹700\n₹500\n₹750\n₹550\n₹750\n₹600\n\n\n2\nRapid\n₹1\,150\n₹1\,000\n₹1\,200\n₹1\,050\n₹1\,250\n₹1\,100\n\n\n3\nRapid + Blitz\n₹1\,850\n₹1\,500\n₹1\,950\n₹1\,600\n₹2\,000\n₹1\,700\n\n\n4\nBelow\n₹2\,500\n₹2\,000\n₹2\,750\n₹2\,250\n₹3\,000\n₹2\,500\n\n\n5\nOpen\n₹2\,550\n₹2\,050\n₹2\,800\n₹2\,300\n₹3\,050\n₹2\,550\n\n\n6\nBelow + Blitz\n₹3\,200\n₹2\,500\n₹3\,500\n₹2\,800\n₹3\,750\n₹3\,100\n\n\n7\nOpen + Blitz\n₹3\,250\n₹2\,550\n₹3\,550\n₹2\,850\n₹3\,800\n₹3\,150\n\n\n8\nBelow + Rapid\n₹3\,650\n₹3\,000\n₹3\,950\n₹3\,300\n₹4\,250\n₹3\,600\n\n\n9\nOpen + Rapid\n₹3\,700\n₹3\,050\n₹4\,000\n₹3\,350\n₹4\,300\n₹3\,650\n\n\n10\nBelow + Rapid + Blitz\n₹4\,350\n₹3\,500\n₹4\,700\n₹3\,850\n₹5\,000\n₹4\,200\n\n\n11\nOpen + Rapid + Blitz\n₹4\,400\n₹3\,550\n₹4\,750\n₹3\,900\n₹5\,050\n₹4\,250\n\n\n12\nOpen + Below\n₹5\,050\n₹4\,050\n₹5\,550\n₹4\,550\n₹6\,050\n₹5\,050\n\n\n13\nOpen + Below + Blitz\n₹5\,750\n₹4\,550\n₹6\,300\n₹5\,100\n₹6\,800\n₹5\,650\n\n\n14\nOpen + Below + Rapid\n₹6\,200\n₹5\,050\n₹6\,750\n₹5\,600\n₹7\,300\n₹6\,150\n\n\n15\nOpen + Below + Rapid + Blitz\n₹6\,900\n₹5\,550\n₹7\,500\n₹6\,150\n₹8\,050\n₹6\,750\n\n\n\n\n\nFee Dates\n\n10th Sep 2026: 1st Early Bird\n05th Oct 2026: 2nd Early Bird\n31st Oct 2026: Entry Fee\n\nGroup Entry Discount\nFor Group Entry Discount\, more than 20 entries / single tournament\, contact: Halkude Nagnath \nVHAN Meaning\nVHAN Players means: \n\nVeteran\nHandicap\nArmed Forces\nNorth-East States\n\nRegistration Deadline\n31st Oct is last date for registration \nWith Late Fee ₹500\n\nOpen Tournament: 7th Nov 2026\nRapid Tournament: 13th Nov 2026\nBlitz Tournament: 12th Nov 2026\nBelow 1700 Tournament: 14th Nov 2026\n\nGM\, WGM\, IM & WIM\nFree Entry with AC Hotel Triple-Sharing Accommodation \nLast Date for Accommodation:20th October 2026 \nAfter 20th October 2026\, entry will remain FREE\, but players will have to arrange their own accommodation. \nRegistration\nOption 1: https://www.game-plan.coOption 2: CircleChess“Click Here To Register” \nEntry Contacts\nYogesh Mahamuni: 9822067936Nagnath Halkude: 7875984545Aryan Halkude: 9529032510Uddhav Patil: 7498547600 \n\nPage 10: Organizing Committee\nOrganizing Committee\nMrs. Vandana HalkudeOrganizing Chairman \nYogesh MahamuniTournament Director9822067936 \nNagnath HalkudeOrganizing Secretary78759 84545 \nMembers\n\nJayant Gokhale\nA. Chidananda\nRajendra Mane\nKetan Khaire\nBharat Vasmale\nLaxman Pawar\nVivek Bhagwat\nSantosh Vasmale\nDipankar Kamble\nAbhijeet Joshi (Pune)\nUddhav Patil\nAbhijeet Joshi (Thane)\nKapil Lohana\nDevidas Wadke\nGanesh Nirgun\nRajesh Oza\nB. Mallikarjuna Rao\nDr. Anurag Khannur\n\nExecutive Committee\n\nAmol Jagdale\nAkash Halkude\nRajvardhan Kalsure\nYogesh Ravandalae\nSunil Sahu\nShravani Halkude\nSagar Dhumale\nDr. Suhas Shitole\nSadanand Vasmale\nShashikant Vasmale\nShreepad Joshi\nNitin Undale\nSachin Varude\nAryan Halkude\nMali Avinash\nHarshal Patil\n\nBest Wishes\nRamesh Bapu KondePresident Pune Dist. ShivsenaMember PMRDA \nKakasaheb ChavanCorporator PMC\, Pune \nMilind PokalePresident Bandhutva GroupDhayari \nSiddharth MayurWorking President\, MCA \nNiranjan GodboleSecretary\, MCA \nGM Abhijit KunteChief Coach & Member\, Selection Committee\, AICF \nMr. Rajendra KondeVice President\, MCA \nKiran Shinde\, IRSDy. 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