Solan District Chess Association presents
H.P. State Amateur Chess Championship 2026
Six rounds
Swiss, under FIDE Laws
45 min + 15 s
Standard time control
₹19,100
Total prize fund
Top 2
Represent H.P. at Nationals, Assam
01 · When
Tournament schedule
Players must report by 8:00 AM for an early start. Schedule is tentative and may vary with entries.
Day 1
Saturday, 14 November
Day 2
Sunday, 15 November
02 · How
Format of play
The time format will be standard and will be decided by the Chief Arbiter.
System
Swiss
Played under the FIDE Laws of Chess
Rounds
Six
Over two days
Time control
45 min + 15 s
Standard chess
Default time
15 min
To arrive at the board
03 · Ranking
Tie-breaks
Applied in this order when players finish on equal points.
- ABuchholz Cut 1
- BBuchholz
- CSonneborn-Berger
- DDirect encounter
- EMost wins (forfeits included)
- FMost games played with Black
National qualification
Top 2
The 1st and 2nd placed players get the chance to represent Himachal Pradesh at the National Amateur Championship, Assam.
Subject to the regulations of HPSCA and the national federation.
04 · Register
Entries
Special discount on the entry fee for Government school students and players from economically weaker sections.
Entry fee
₹600
General players
Entry fee
₹500
Shoolini University students
Last date
12 Nov
Late fee of ₹50 after 12 Nov
How to register
- 01All entries must come through the player’s District Chess Association.
- 02Registration through the Google Form is mandatory.
- 03Once the payment is done, attach the payment screenshot in the registration form.
- 04Join the WhatsApp group to stay updated about the event.
05 · Who
Eligibility & rules
- Players must be from Himachal Pradesh, or be students currently studying in Himachal Pradesh.
- State and district player registration is compulsory for all players.
- HPSCA reserves the right to accept or reject any entry without assigning a reason.
Accommodation
Need help with accommodation? Get in touch with our team. Accommodation is paid for by the player.
Protests & appeals
Protests against the Chief Arbiter’s decision must be made in writing within 15 minutes, with a fee of ₹1,000, refunded if upheld. HPSCA forms a five-member appeals committee before the event.
Withdrawal
A player absent from any round without informing the Chief Arbiter will be removed from all remaining rounds.
06 · Rewards
Prizes
Total prize fund
₹19,100
01 · Champion
₹5,000
Cash + memento
Nationals · Represents H.P.
02 · Second
₹4,000
Cash + memento
Nationals · Represents H.P.
03 · Third
₹3,000
Cash + memento
Ranks 1–3 receive a cash prize and memento; ranks 4–10 a cash prize and medal. Prizes are awarded at the closing ceremony on Sunday, 15 November. Ties are decided by the tie-break order above.
07 · The venue
A game among the pines
Shoolini University, Solan
The campus climbs a pine-clad hillside above Solan, with forested ridges rolling away on every side and the valley opening out below. Walkways wind between the trees, the air is cool and clean, and the quiet of the hills settles over everything.
It is a calm, unhurried place to think, and to step outside between rounds. Enjoy playing the game of chess in this scenic location.
Meals
Available on campus
Paid for by the player
Parking
Available on campus
And in surrounding areas
Accommodation
We can help
Get in touch with our team and we will assist you. Paid for by the player.
Village Bajhol, PO Sultanpur, Solan, H.P. 173212
About 1 hr from Shimla · 1.5 hrs from Chandigarh
Entries close 12 November
Take your seat at the board.
Report by 8:00 AM, Saturday 14 November · Shoolini University, Bajhol, Solan