Greetings from the Institute Sports Council and Dark Knight Chess Club, IIT Bombay! Brace yourselves for the ultimate clash at the Institute Chess Open 2026! With intense battles in store for both rookies and seasoned players, there's no telling who will emerge victorious! Don't forget about the exciting prizes and trophies awaiting our champions! So what are you waiting for? Details: Institute Chess Open: The Institute Chess Open is an open to all competitive chess tournament aimed at bringing together chess enthusiasts across the institute from beginners to experienced players. Swiss format Time control: Rapid (10+5) No of rounds: 6-7 (depending on number of participants) Date & Time: 4:30 pm, 1st Feb Whether you're playing to win or just to challenge yourself and improve, this tournament is the perfect platform to test your skills, meet fellow chess lovers, and be part of the growing board games community at IIT Bombay. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Svcf_pBgx1odpOUYBus9GsGVRygt0QOHc0D4IeoBr7k/edit?pli=1 Date: 1st February Timing: 4:30 pm onwards Venue: Yoga Room, 3rd Floor, New SAC Eligibility: Open to all For prizes & more details check the rulebooks in the registration form description (There are Special Prizes for girls as well as some lucky participants), See you there! Best Regards, Akshat Karkar (+91 9321609259) Institute Board Games Secretary 2025-2026