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The All India Chess Masters Season 4, a Mumbai FIDE-rated classical tournament, will begin on May 23 at Mumbai Chess Centre, Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Pedder Road. Organiser Mumbai Chess Centre said the event will run till May 28 in an eight-round Swiss format with 90 minutes plus 30-second increment from move one.

Mumbai: The much-awaited All India Chess Masters – Season 4, Mumbai FIDE Rated Classical Chess Tournament 2026 will commence tomorrow, May 23, at the prestigious Mumbai Chess Centre, hosted at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Pedder Road, Mumbai. The tournament will run until May 28 and is expected to witness intense competition from talented players across the country.

Organised by Mumbai Chess Centre, the FIDE-rated classical event features an 8-round Swiss format with a time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one.

The tournament field is headed by top seed Shreyansh Somaiya (1973), followed by Aditya Shardul Kadam (1917), Reyaansh Venkat (1906), Gaurang Bhandari (1889), and Yash Kapadi (1854), promising a highly competitive battle for top honours.

The championship has attracted a strong mix of experienced rated players, rising young talents, and emerging chess stars from different states, reflecting the growing popularity of competitive chess in India.