Boys Final Result https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1470671.aspx?lan=1&art=1&turdet=YES&SNode=S0 Girls Final Result https://s2.chess-results.com/tnr1470670.aspx?lan=1&art=1&turdet=YES&SNode=S0 Think - Plan - Checkmate.  Contact Arbiter for any query  Bhagirath Pancholi - +91 9427406406 (Senior National Arbiter) Federation India ( IND ) Tournament director - Harshadbhai Dave Chief Arbiter -  Bhagirath Pancholi Arbiter - Sneh Dave, Number of rounds - 6 Tournament type Swiss-System Tournament Date - 6 Aug 2026

   Upcoming Tournaments  # 18th Somnath Lichess Arena Online Chess Tournament Powered by thermochemfurnaces.com on 15th August 2026 ------- TOURNAMENT DETAIL LINK Past Tournaments 31.1 CESSDYNAMICS P. PANCHOLI Arena #cjMHo2te • lichess.org 7th Somnath -75 Rs with Prizes by Somnath Open Blitz Chess Tournament • lichess.org 6th Audichya Swiss Tournament by GrandMaster Chess Club • lichess.org   3.1.9.10PankajPancholi2307 Arena #Iumiihd4 • lichess.org 3nd The Flain India Tournament Arena #2AFcvZjy • lichess.org 2nd The Flain India Tournament Arena #XWozfbip • lichess.org 1st The Flain India Tournament Arena #yzA0f0I5 • lichess.org Grandmaster - Everyday Different Opening Tournament • Tournaments • lichess.org

18th Somnath Lichess Arena Online Chess Tournament Powered by thermochemfurnaces.com Thousands of players have participated in our previous events. - https://www.theflain.com/2026/08/chess-tournament-info-in-english-gujarati.html Online Chess Tournament on Lichess.org Compete against India’s top chess players. 🏅 Prize Winners: Top 30 Players 🏆 Total Prize Pool: Up to ₹22,000 or more* Entry Fee till 10 Aug: ₹200 Late Entry Fee till 14 Aug: ₹250 Late Entry Fee till 15 Aug: ₹300 Pay via any UPI: 9427406406 Then WhatsApp the payment screenshot to: +91 9427406406 to complete your registration. 🏆 Prize Distribution (Rank-wise) Rank 1 → ₹5,100 Rank 2 → ₹2,500 Rank 3 → ₹1,700 Rank 4 → ₹1,200 Rank 5 → ₹1,000 Rank 6 – 10 → ₹700 each Rank 11 – 20 → ₹400 each Rank 21 – 30 → ₹300 each Important Note: This is a Lichess Arena tournament, so you can play as many rounds/games as you want during the 2-hour tournament duration. ✅ ENTRY FEE REFUNDABLE 😊 (GENUINE REASON ONLY) Important Rules & Fai...

31.1 CESSDYNAMICS P. PANCHOLI Arena #cjMHo2te • lichess.org 7th Somnath -75 Rs with Prizes by Somnath Open Blitz Chess Tournament • lichess.org 6th Audichya Swiss Tournament by GrandMaster Chess Club • lichess.org   3.1.9.10PankajPancholi2307 Arena #Iumiihd4 • lichess.org 3nd The Flain India Tournament Arena #2AFcvZjy • lichess.org 2nd The Flain India Tournament Arena #XWozfbip • lichess.org 1st The Flain India Tournament Arena #yzA0f0I5 • lichess.org Grandmaster - Everyday Different Opening Tournament • Tournaments • lichess.org

 To play blind chess, we must visualize the chessboard in our mind without seeing the board. Blind chess helps to improve: Visualization Memory Focus Calculation Board awareness We give numbers to files to identify square colors quickly. a = 1 b = 2 c = 3 d = 4 e = 5 f = 6 g = 7 h = 8 Example: a is 1 because it is the 1st file b is 2 because it is the 2nd file Ranks are: 1 to 8 Color Rule Black Square odd + odd even + even Examples: a1 = black b2 = black h8 = black ___________________________________ 1. Chessboard Coordinates Basics A chessboard has: Files = columns → a b c d e f g h Ranks = rows → 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Example: a1 e4 h8 Each square has: one letter one number 2. Square Color Trick (Very Important) BLACK Squares Rule If both are: Odd + Odd Even + Even → The square is BLACK Examples: a1 → odd + odd → black c3 → odd + odd → black b2 → even + even → black h8 → even + even → black WHITE Squares Rule If both are:...

  Prize Pool Adjustment - Official Clarification As mentioned in the rules, blog, and brochure, a  minimum of 99 entries  is required to maintain the full prize pool. Since  only 68 players registered , the prize pool is  reduced accordingly . Image Screenshot from the Blog/Brochure Additionally, 6 players did not play any game . Some participants joined without completing the entry fee (in certain cases, the entry code may have been shared), while a few paid players were unable to participate . Refunds are issued to eligible players wherever applicable . All actions are taken strictly in accordance with the predeclared rules , ensuring fairness and transparency . Updated Prize Pool - 11,000 Entry Fee was 200 till 18th Jan, 220 till 28th Jan, 250 till 31st Jan Tournament Report  We value your feedback. Please share your suggestions and let us know how your experience was your inputs help us improve future tournaments. Important Announcement – 31.1 CESS D...