The first SOA International Grandmasters Chess Festival will take place at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) campus from January 28 to February 4. The eight-day tournament features nine Grand Masters and 24 International Masters from various countries, including Denmark, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Iran, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Belarus, Egypt, Philippines, Russia, Kazakhstan, Zambia, Nepal, and India. With a total prize money of Rs 35 lakh, the tournament anticipates around 800 participants split into three categories — A, B, and C, with category ‘A’ having a prize pool of Rs 20 lakh.
SOA International Grandmasters Chess Festival Welcomes Nine Grand Masters and 24 International Masters
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