🏆 Punjab Set to Host the Biggest Open Chess Championship of the Year! 🏆
The Sports Board Punjab, in collaboration with the Chess Association of Punjab, is proud to announce the Punjab Classical Open Chess Championship 2026.
📌 Open to: All chess players across Pakistan
📌 Format: 7 Rounds (Swiss League) | Time Control: 30+30
📌 Prize Fund: Rs. 500,000/-
Prize Breakdown:
🥇 Open Category: Rs. 300,000/-
🥇 Women Category: Rs. 100,000/-
🥇 Under-16 Category: Rs. 100,000/-
🎁 Special Category Awards for Best Player in
Lahore Division,
Above 55 Year,
Specially Enabled,
Under 12 Boys & Girls
📍 Venue:
Gymnasium Hall, Nishtar Park Sports Complex, Lahore
📅 Date & Timing:
March 06 - 07, 2026 | Play starts at 9:00 PM (Till Sehri)
✨ Event Features:
✅ Free Entry
✅ Cash Prizes worth Rs. 500,000
✅ Refreshments & Sehri for all participants
✅ Free Hostel Accommodation for Outstation Players
📞 For Registration & Queries:
Info:
Rana Nadeem Anjum
(Director Sports Punjab) - 0322 4810411
Raja Gauhar Iqbal
(Secretary CAP) – 0305 5050055
Registrations:
Muhammad Sheraz – 0300 8501143
Hurry! Limited slots available.
Registration Form Link:
https://forms.gle/Mq3kmu8Y7VZwKt5fA
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