New Year Chess Tournament 2026

Dear Participants,

We are excited to announce the "New Year Chess Tournament 2026", to be hosted on 31st, January 2026. Get ready for a thrilling display of strategic prowess and intellectual excitement at the New Year Chess Tournament 2026! This highly anticipated online chess tournament invites players of all skill levels to compete in an exhilarating battle of wits and tactics.

Eligibility Criteria: Free for Chess Time Student with (Standard and Premium Package) those who enrolled before 25th January.
Tournament Date: Date: 31st January 2026

Schedule:

1) US/CANADA:- 7:30 AM PT/8:30 AM MT/9:30 AM CT/ 10:30 AM ET/11:30 AM AT

2) INDIA/SRILANKA:- 09 PM.

3) UAE/OMAN:- 07:30 PM.

4) QATAR/SAUDI:- 06:30 PM.

Last Date of Registration is 25th January, 2026

How to Join: To prepare for the tournament, please follow these steps:

Send the Request to below Team:-

• Join Team:- https://lichess.org/team/chess-time-official-tournaments

• Tournament Link:- https://lichess.org/tournament/BkkWsUUg

• Passcode:- Will be shared on Whatsapp.

  
  Tournament Rules:

• Platform: Lichess

• Format: Swiss Tournament

• Time Control: 7 minutes + 5 seconds

• Rounds:- 5 Rounds

• Duration:- 90 minutes Approx.

• Anti-Cheating Measures: Strictly enforced; all games will be monitored for fair play.

• Disqualification: Players found violating rules or engaging in illegal activities will be disqualified.

• Spectators: No Spectators Allowed during Games

Awards and Recognition:

Certificates will be awarded to top 7 Winners only.
Prize money mentioned below:-

Prizes
1st Place: $25
2nd Place: $20
3rd Place: $15
️4th Place: $10
5th Place: $7
6th Place: $5
7th Place: $5

IMPORTANT NOTE:-
- After your Registration is completed you will be getting the Passcode for the tournament on your Registered Whatsapp Number.
- Price money will be only Adjusted in invoice.
Thank You.

Disclaimer:

• Chess Time reserves the right to determine winners based on overall performance.

• If any account flagged or closed that Prize will be cancelled.

• We use the Lichess platform if any issues related to the platform are beyond our responsibility.

• CHESS TIME retains the right to cancel the event under unforeseen circumstances.

For any questions or clarifications,

please contact us at +91 9958691953 or

Email us at Customersupport@thechesstime.com

We look forward to your child's enthusiastic participation in this prestigious event!

Warm regards,

CHESS TIME