Chess Tournaments in Nepal 2026–2027
7 upcoming chess tournaments in Nepal (November 2026 – January 2027), 3 of them FIDE rated. Most common formats: open, rapid. Busiest locations: Janjyoti Public High School, Naya Bazar Multi Venue, Conference Hall of Phakphokthum Rural-Municipality, Everest English Boarding Secondary School. Dates, cities and formats are listed below; registration links and prizes are available to members.
November 2026 6
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1–2 | 10th National Game, Banke District Selection (Open | Janjyoti Public High School, Nepal | Open |
| Nov 1–2 | 10th National Game, Banke District Selection (Wome | Janjyoti Public High School, Nepal | Open |
| Nov 3–4 | KSA Kathmandu 16 Ward Cup National Rapid Chess Tou | Naya Bazar Multi Venue, Nepal | Rapid |
| Nov 6–8 | Second Phakphokthum Open Nationwide FIDE Rating Ch FIDE | Conference Hall of Phakphokthum Rural-Municipality, Nepal | Open |
| Nov 13–17 | Sushila Kandangwa Memorial 3rd Patharishanishchare | Everest English Boarding Secondary School, Nepal | Open |
| Nov 27–30 | 4th Rukum Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament-2026 * FIDE | Khabang Bagar, Nepal | Open |
Registration links, prize funds, entry fees and contacts for every tournament, plus filters, favourites and 4,100+ puzzles are for members.
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| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11–19 | Himalayan Challengers 2027 FIDE | Katmandu, Nepal | Open |
Registration links, prize funds, entry fees and contacts for every tournament, plus filters, favourites and 4,100+ puzzles are for members.
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Compiled from chess-results, national federations, FIDE and ECU calendars and updated weekly. Dates may change; check with the organizer before registering. Last update: 2026-11-02.