Chola Chess Open to Host 32 Grandmasters in Chennai from October 30 to November 7
The inaugural Chola Chess Open International Grandmasters Tournament will take place in Chennai from October 30 to November 7, featuring 80 FIDE-rated players, including 32 grandmasters—20 from India and 12 from other federations. With an average rating around 2400 Elo, the event is among India's strongest open chess tournaments. Players from 12 federations will compete, with 20 to 24 international participants. The tournament offers opportunities to earn GM, IM, WGM, and WIM norms, supporting both established grandmasters and aspiring players.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 25 Oct, 01:58 pm. Other outlets followed.
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