📌About the Event

SRCA Rapid Play – Gurgaon 2026 is an over-the-board rapid chess tournament organised by Shivika Rohilla Chess Academy (SRCA) through Chess Coffee Connect. Scheduled for 10 October 2026 at Melange Hotel, Gurugram, the event features five rounds of rapid chess with a 25 minutes + 5 seconds increment per move time control. The rapid tournament carries a ₹7,000 prize pool and is followed at the same venue by a Chess Solving Cup organised in collaboration with ChessBase India, making it a full-day chess and puzzle event.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Sport: Chess
• Mode: Offline / Over-the-board
• Venue: Melange Hotel, Golf Course Road, Gurugram (Gurgaon), Haryana
• Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
• Rapid Play Timing: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Format: Rapid Chess
• Time Control: 25 minutes + 5 seconds increment per move
• Number of Rounds: 5
• Rapid Prize Pool: ₹7,000

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📅 Important Dates

• Event Date: 10 October 2026
• Rapid Play Start: 10:00 AM
• Rapid Play End: 5:00 PM
• Chess Solving Cup: Starts at 5:00 PM
• Venue: Melange Hotel, Golf Course Road, Gurugram

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Eligibilty:
• SRCA’s Chess Coffee Connect tournaments are designed for chess enthusiasts across different ages and skill levels, from beginners to competitive players. The Gurgaon event page does not specify a restrictive rating requirement for the Rapid Play Cup. srchessacademy.com
• The Rapid Play competition consists of 5 rounds. srchessacademy.com
• Each player receives 25 minutes plus a 5-second increment per move. srchessacademy.com
• SRCA states that its structured tournaments follow the official laws of chess prescribed by FIDE. srchessacademy.com
• Players are expected to follow the touch-move rule, maintain silence during games and respect their opponents. srchessacademy.com
• Phones should be kept silent and off the playing table to maintain fair play.

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• ₹7,000 cash prize pool for the SRCA Rapid Play Cup. srchessacademy.com
• ₹5,000 prize pool for the accompanying Chess Solving Cup. BookMyShow
• ₹12,000 combined prize pool across the Rapid Play Cup and Chess Solving Cup. BookMyShow
• Trophies and medals for winners/participants as applicable. BookMyShow
• Chess.com Diamond Memberships among the rewards. srchessacademy.com
• Chess goodies and special prizes are also planned.