1st Edition Birsa Grand Rapid Chess Festival 2026
Organized by Birsa Chess Foundation (BCF) || In Association with XLRI Jamshedpur
Tournament Concluded
All competition rounds have finished. Official final standings, cross-tables, and e-certificate downloads are available below.
Official Results & Standings
Category A (Unrated)
Complete cross-tables, round pairings, match results, Buchholz tie-break points, and individual player standings on Chess-Results.
Category B (Open / Rated)
Official FIDE rated standings, board allocations, rating change calculations, and tournament results on Chess-Results.
Official E-Certificates
Certificates are currently being prepared and will be downloadable here soon.
Hospitality & Amenities
Complimentary facilities for all participants
Complimentary Free Lunch
Hot and hygienic lunch will be served free of cost to all registered participants on tournament days.
FREE FOR ALLParents & Coaches Waiting Lounge
A dedicated air-conditioned lecture hall seating space is reserved inside XLRI for accompanying escorts and guardians.
Tournament Segments & Categories
Distinct competition divisions, time controls, and eligibility categories.
Both Categories Consolidated Registration
Consolidated RateEligible players may register for Both Categories at a consolidated institutional rate.
Category A (Unrated)
Category B (Rated)
Prize Pool & Distribution
₹1,21,000/- Total Guaranteed Cash Prizes + 80+ Trophies
Category A (Unrated) — Prize Distribution
| Position | Cash Prize | Trophy / Award |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ₹8,000 | |
| 2nd | ₹6,000 | |
| 3rd | ₹5,000 | |
| 4th | ₹3,000 | |
| 5th | ₹2,500 | |
| 6th - 10th | ₹2,000 | |
| 11th - 15th | ₹1,500 | |
| 16th - 20th | ₹1,300 | |
| 21st - 30th | ₹1,200 |
Category B (Open) — Prize Distribution
| Position | Cash Prize | Trophy / Award |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ₹8,000 | |
| 2nd | ₹6,000 | |
| 3rd | ₹5,000 | |
| 4th | ₹3,000 | |
| 5th | ₹2,500 | |
| 6th - 10th | ₹2,000 | |
| 11th - 15th | ₹1,500 | |
| 16th - 20th | ₹1,300 | |
| 21st - 30th | ₹1,200 |
Main Open Ranks
4th: ₹3,000 | 5th: ₹2,500
Special Awards & Recognition
Age-category and merit-based prizes
| Category / Age Group | Award Details |
|---|---|
| Youngest Participant (Boy & Girl across both sections) | Special Memento / Trophy |
| Best Female Player (Top-performing female competitor) | Special Trophy |
| Category A Age-Group Trophies (Under-7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19 Boys & Girls) | Top 3 Trophies Each for Boys and Girls |
| Category B Age-Group Trophies (Under-7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19 Boys & Girls) | Top 3 Trophies Each for Boys and Girls |
| E-Certificates | Digital Certificate of Merit for all participants completing 9 rounds |
Official Contacts
Helpdesk & tournament administration
Ajay Kumar
Tournament Director
Utsav Ojha
Event Coordinator
Aniruddha Sahu
Event Coordinator
Vishal Kumar Minz
Chief Arbiter
Soukhin Parmanick
Dy. Chief Arbiter
Vikram Kumar
Dy. Chief Arbiter
Official Prospectus & Circular Documents
Authentic signed circulars, sanction codes, regulations, and official documentation.
xlri brochure.pdf
Official tournament guidelines, prize matrices, and verified arbiter panel.