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2026 CHESS
NOVA OPEN

9–10 October 2026 • 24-Hour Arena

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Open to players worldwideArena #31380541
24 HOURSArena format
$0.50 ENTRYAffordable international entry (≈ ₹49 INR)
TOP 5 REWARDSChess.com Diamond memberships
EVERY PLAYERDigital participation certificate

The event

One arena. Every time zone.

The 2026 Chess Nova Open brings players from different countries together for a competitive 24-hour Chess.com Arena.
Date9–10 Oct 2026
Format24-hour Arena
PlatformChess.com
OrganizerSurja Sarkar
Entry$0.50 / ≈ ₹49

Prize & rewards

Diamond performance.

The top five finishers receive Chess.com Diamond membership rewards after fair-play review.
🥇1st Place

3 Months Chess.com Diamond

🥈2nd Place

2 Months Chess.com Diamond

🥉3rd Place

1 Month Chess.com Diamond

🏅4th Place

1 Month Chess.com Diamond

🏅5th Place

1 Month Chess.com Diamond

Diamond rewards are provided with support from Chess.com and are subject to a fair-play review. Supported by Chess.com.

For every verified participant

Every Player Gets a Certificate

Every verified participant receives a digital Certificate of Participation after the tournament, featuring player details and a unique certificate ID.
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Certificate of Participation

PLAYER NAME

2026 Chess Nova Open • 10 October 2026

Organizer: Surja Sarkar · ID: CNO-2026-XXXX

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Supported by Chess.com

The 2026 Chess Nova Open is supported by Chess.com’s Community Team.

  • Diamond rewards for the top 5 finishers
  • Chess.com event page and relay
  • Permission to use Chess.com brand resources
  • Potential social media amplification through @GreenPawns
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Contact

Questions? Let's Talk Chess.

Reach tournament organizer Surja Sarkar. Chess.com username: surjasarkar304
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