📌 About the Event

The Chess Tournament at Core Fusion 2026 is a test of pure mental stamina, foresight, and strategic depth. Often called “The Game of Kings,” this event provides a quiet but intense battlefield for the sharpest minds on campus. Whether you are an opening specialist or an endgame master, this tournament challenges your ability to calculate lines, manage the clock, and outmaneuver your opponent under tournament conditions.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Category: Strategic Board Game / Non Technical
• Organizer: Erode Sengunthar Engineering College (ESEC)
• Eligibility: Open to all students (Individual Entry)
• Team Size: Individual Game
• Entry Fee: ₹150 per head
• Effort Level: High (Mental focus and patience required)

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📅 Important Dates

• Event Date: April 9, 2026
• Mode: Offline (Designated Tournament Hall)
• Venue: ESEC Campus, Perundurai, Erode, Tamil Nadu

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🏆 Prize Details and Value

• Total Fest Prize Pool: Core Fusion features a cumulative prize pool of ₹1,00,000.
• Rewards: Cash Prizes for the Winner and Runner-up.
• Trophies: The “Grandmaster of ESEC” trophy for the first place finisher.
• Certificates: National Level Participation certificates for all players.

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🚀 Event Format & Highlights

• Tournament System: Typically conducted in a Swiss League or Knockout format depending on the number of entries.
• Time Control: Blitz or Rapid time controls (e.g., 10 minutes + 5 second increment) to ensure dynamic and fast paced rounds.
• Fair Play: Standard FIDE rules apply. Professional chess clocks and boards will be provided or managed by the coordinators.
• Silence Zones: A strictly maintained quiet environment to ensure maximum concentration for all participants.

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📝 Apply / Contact Details

• Electronics & Instrumentation (EIE): S. Priya – 99437 66608