NMDC–The Hindu FIC Chess Tournament to Be Held in Hyderabad on January 3
The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), in association with The Hindu, will organise the FIC Chess Tournament in Hyderabad on Saturday, January 3. The one-day tournament will take place at the State Art Gallery, Madhapur.
The competition will feature multiple age categories — Under-7, Under-9, Under-11, Under-13 and Under-15 — for both boys and girls. Matches will be conducted on a Swiss League format and played under the latest FIDE Rapid Rules.
Players born on or after January 1, 2011, are eligible to participate. The tournament is being organised under the aegis of the Telangana Chess Association.
Registration Details
- Registration is free of cost
- Online registration only (no spot registrations)
- Participants must carry a photocopy of their Aadhaar card, which is mandatory and must be produced on demand
- Registered players are required to report at the venue by 9.30 a.m.
Prizes
The top three finishers in each category will receive prizes, certificates, and a shield.
The prize distribution ceremony will be held at the NMDC Office, Masab Tank, on January 26, 2026. Winners will be informed separately about the ceremony timings.
For further information, participants may contact the organisers at 9989912645.