Para Chess Champion 2026 – State-Level Para Chess Tournament

Para Chess Champion 2026 – State-Level Para Chess Tournament

Tamilnadu Differently Abled Federation Charitable Trust (TNDFCT), in association with YMCA Madras – Royapettah Branch and Phoenix Chess Academy, is delighted to organise the State-Level Para Chess Tournament 2026.

With the inspiring theme “Where Every Move Inspires and Every Ability Shines,” the tournament aims to promote inclusion, confidence, sportsmanship and excellence by providing an equal platform for chess players with disabilities to demonstrate their talents.

Event Details

Date: 26 September 2026
Venue: YMCA Royapettah Ground, Royapettah, Chennai – 600 014
Registration Fee: Free
Total Cash Prizes: ₹2.5 Lakhs

More than 200 chess players with disabilities from across Tamil Nadu are expected to participate in this prestigious tournament.

Who Can Participate?

  • Persons with disabilities from all eligible disability categories
  • Players of all age groups
  • Beginners, intermediate and advanced chess players

Tournament Highlights

  • Professionally organised state-level chess tournament
  • Cash prizes and trophies for winners
  • Participation certificates for all players
  • Inclusive and accessible playing environment
  • Opportunity to demonstrate chess skills at the state level
  • Interaction with para chess players from across Tamil Nadu

Every registered participant will receive a participation certificate, official event badge and commemorative medal.

Register Now

Registration is completely free. As seats are limited, eligible players are encouraged to register early and confirm their participation.

Contact for Registration

Mr. J. Alex Paul Joshua
Secretary, YMCA Royapettah
Phone: 86677 41695

Dr. N. Krithika
President, Tamilnadu Women Chess Association
Phone: 98406 13608

Dr. P. Simmachandran
President, TNDFCT
Phone: 94441 15936

Every Move Counts. Every Player Matters. Every Ability Inspires.

TNDFCT warmly invites chess players with disabilities, families, supporters and well-wishers to join us in celebrating talent, determination and inclusion through chess.