The 5TH BMK MEMORIAL ALL INDIA INDIVIDUAL INTER SCHOOL FIDE RAPID RATING CHESS is underway at The Assam Valley School, Balipara, Tezpur, Assam, from 13th to 15th July 2026. The prestigious inter-school FIDE-rated rapid event has attracted talented young chess players from across India, offering them an excellent platform to compete, enhance their FIDE ratings, and gain valuable tournament experience.
Featuring a total prize fund of ₹1 lakh, the tournament is conducted under FIDE Rapid Rating regulations, making every game crucial in the race for titles, prizes, and rating points. With a competitive field comprising promising juniors from multiple states, the event continues to strengthen India’s thriving scholastic chess circuit.
Hosted by The Assam Valley School, the tournament reflects the institution’s commitment to promoting chess among young minds. Beyond the competition, the event encourages qualities such as strategic thinking, discipline, concentration, and sportsmanship, providing participants with exposure to high-level competitive chess.
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Top 10 Rated Players
The tournament features a strong lineup of young talents led by Hridhant Sharma (1744).
With a competitive field, attractive prize fund, and a reputation for quality organization, the 5th BMK Memorial continues to establish itself as one of the leading scholastic rapid tournaments in India, providing young players with an ideal stage to showcase their talent and pursue FIDE rating success.
