The All India Chess Masters is a significant national-level chess tournament that features the best chess talents across India. The first official Indian Chess Championship was held in Andhra Pradesh, and over the decades, the tournament has seen various venues. It’s the same event that served as a platform for Viswanathan Anand for his future success.
All India Chess Masters 2025 Key Details
The All India Chess Masters 2025 is set to take place in Mumbai, India, from 10 May to 15 May 2025. The tournament will take place at the Russian Chess Centre and features a significant prize pool of Rs. 3,00,000. Maximum entries are 240 players.
All India Chess Masters 2025 Format And Time-Control
The All India Chess Masters 2025 will feature a total of eight rounds in Swiss format. Each player will have 90 minutes for the entire game with an increment of 30 seconds, starting from the first move.
All India Chess Masters 2025 Schedule
| Round | Date | Time |
| 1 | 10/05/2025 | 10:00 AM |
| 2 | 10/05/2025 | 3:30 PM |
| 3 | 11/05/2025 | 10:00 AM |
| 4 | 11/05/2025 | 3:30 PM |
| 5 | 12/05/2025 | 3:30 PM |
| 6 | 13/05/2025 | 3:30 PM |
| 7 | 14/05/2025 | 3:30 PM |
| 8 | 15/05/2025 | 10:00 AM |
All India Chess Masters 2025 Prize Money
| Rank | Prize |
| 1st | Rs. 30,000 |
| 2nd | Rs. 20,000 |
| 3rd | Rs. 15,000 |
| 4th | Rs. 10,000 |
| 5th | Rs. 8,000 |
| 6th | Rs. 7,000 |
| 7th to 10th | Rs. 6,000 |
| 11th to 20th | Rs. 5,000 |
| 21st to 25th | Rs. 4,000 |
| 26th to 30th | Rs. 3,500 |
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