641 young chess players to compete in 39th National Under-11 Open and Girls FIDE-rated Chess Championship in Mangaluru from Sunday
Mangaluru is hosting the 39th National Under-11 Open and Girls FIDE-rated Chess Championship, featuring 641 young participants. The event is organized by the Dakshina Kannada Chess Association to promote chess among children.
Why it matters
The championship serves as a significant platform for identifying and nurturing young sporting talent at the national level.
In all, 641 young chess players representing various States and Union Territories across India will take part in the 39th National Under-11 Open and Girls FIDE-rated Chess Championship 2026, which will begin here on Sunday and continue for a week.
The championship, to be held at Urwa Indoor Stadium, will be inaugurated at 11.15 a.m. and conclude on August 8.
Organised by the Dakshina Kannada Chess Association (DKCA) under the aegis of the All-India Chess Federation (AICF) and the Karnataka State Chess Association (KSCA), the championship aims to provide a national platform for emerging chess talents while promoting the game among children and strengthening Karnataka’s reputation as a leading destination for national sporting events, according to Amarshree Amarnath Shetty, president of the DKCA.
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