Chess News and Tournaments in Madurai for December 2024

Tournaments

1. Athens of the East 4th International Grandmaster Open Chess Tournament: This prestigious tournament will be held from December 24 to 31, 2024, at AMIKA Hotel in Madurai. It offers a total prize money of ₹44,00,000, including 2 cars, 6 bikes, and 100 cycles. The tournament is divided into two categories:

- Category A (Above 2000): Prize money of ₹20,00,000.

- Category B (Below 2000): Prize money of ₹20,00,000.

2. SPS Guwahati India Open International Rating Chess Tournament: Scheduled from December 25 to 30, 2024, in Guwahati, this tournament offers a prize money of ₹1,00,000.

3. 21st Bois-Colombes Chess Master - International Open: Taking place from December 26 to 31, 2024, in Bois-Colombes, France, this tournament offers a prize of €1200.

News Highlights

- FIDE World Chess Championship: The ongoing FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore remains highly competitive, with both the champion GM Ding Liren and the challenger GM Gukesh Dommaraju still in contention.

- Champions Chess Tour Finals: Scheduled for December 17-21, 2024, this event features top players like GM Magnus Carlsen and GM Alireza Firouzja.

These events promise to bring exciting chess action to the region and attract players from around the world. Are you planning to participate or cover any of these tournaments?