1st Open Gujarat Legal Chess Championship 2026

(Organised by The Surat District Bar Association)

25 July 2026
Date
08:00 AM onwards
Time
Surat, Gujarat
Venue
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Awards

Prizes & Facilities

Exciting rewards await winners in every category

A
Category A
Hon'ble Judges
1st Trophy + Wooden Chess Board
2nd Trophy + Wooden Chess Board
3rd Trophy + Wooden Chess Board
B
Category B
Advocates & Judiciary Staff
1st ₹21,000
2nd ₹15,000
3rd ₹10,000
Total Cash Prize Pool: ₹46,000+
C
Category C
Children

Trophy for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group

Under 8 Under 10 Under 12 Under 14 Under 16 Under 18

Complimentary for All Participants

Return Gift
Breakfast
Lunch
High Tea
Fees

Registration Entry Fee

Last date for registration: 11/07/2026

A
Hon'ble Judges
Free
B
Advocates & Judiciary Staff
₹299
C
Children
₹99
Format

Tournament Format

The championship will be conducted professionally under recognized chess regulations.

Tournament Rules

  • Swiss System Pairings.
  • Fair Play Rules Applicable.
  • Number of rounds will be decided based on total entries received.
  • Time Control: 10 Minutes + 5 Seconds Increment.
  • The tournament shall be conducted in accordance with the FIDE Laws of Chess.
  • Decision of the Chief Arbiter shall be final.
  • Protest against Chief Arbiter decision shall be made in writing with a protest fee of ₹1,000 within 10 minutes of occurrence of the incident. Protest fee will be refunded if the protest is upheld.

Important Information

  • Reporting Time: 08:00 AM.
  • 1st Round at 09:00 AM.
  • Walkover Time: 10 Minutes.
Registration

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Last date for registration: 11/07/2026

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Guest Facility

Food Coupon Registration

Food Coupon
₹199
per person
No Spot Registration

Accompanying persons or visitors other than registered players have to do registration for food. Food service would be available only to registered individuals. No spot registration for food would be available.

Breakfast, Lunch & High Tea Full-day refreshments included with food coupon
Registered Individuals Only Food service not available to unregistered visitors
Pre-register Before 11/07/2026 No spot registration for food will be entertained
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THE SURAT DISTRICT BAR ASSOCIATION

For more details, contact:

Adv. Sanjay Patel
Adv. Sanjay Patel

Vice President- Surat District Bar association 2026

Tournament Director

9898016000
Adv. Prashant Raval
Adv. Prashantt Raval

Organising Secretary

9033206772