Central India's biggest chess touranment is making a return after 20 years. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Trophy GM tournament was organized for the first time in 2002 which was won by GM Krishnan Sasikiran. The tournament is slated to take place from 19th to 28th September 2022. The total prize fund of the touranment is ₹3500000, ₹2300000 in Masters and ₹1200000 in Challengers section. Georgia no.1 GM Levan Pantsulaia who won consecutive tournaments in 2019 , is slated to be the top seed of the event. GM Shyam Sundar M will be the highest rated Indian player in the field. Last date of entry is 12th September 2022. So hurry up and register now if you have not yet.
Chhattisgarh GM tournament returns after two decades
A GM Open in central India is just eight days away. Players from 15 countries across the world including 16 GMs, 25 IMs, 3 WGMs and 10 WIMs have already confirmed their participation.
Chhattisgarh Chief Ministers GM Tournament makes a return after 20 years
GM Krishnan Sasikiran receiving the winner's trophy from then CM Ajit Jogi back in 2002
The tournament will take place from 19th to 28th September 2022
The Masters event will take place at Hotel Grand Imperia in Raipur, Chhattisgarh
The tournament hall
The Challengers section games will take place at the nearby Shagun Farms
There is one round per day in the Masters section, whereas Challengers section will have a double round schedule except the final day on 23rd September
Can you identify the coach of the first Olympiad medal winning Indian Women's team?
GM K Sasikiran en route his triumph in 2002
Masters section prizes
Challengers section prizes
Details about entry fees
Contact details about the tournament
Get all info about the tournament (Hindi audio) | Video: ChessBase India Hindi