4^th Shri Nandlal Pandiyaar Memorable International FIDE Rating Open Chess Tournament will begin from Saturday, 10^th September at the Bhandari Darshak Mandap, Udaipur.

Prizes totaling to Rs. 6 Lac will be given away under various age groups and FIDE ratings. First, Second and Third prize will be for Rs. 60,000, Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 25,000 respectively.  Winners under FIDE Rating below 2000 will get a cash prize of Rs. 30,000/- whereas winners under FIDE rating below 1500 will get a cash prize of Rs. 25,000.

Players who already have FIDE Rating will be able to improve their ratings and unrated players will vie for FIDE Ratings through this competition.

Secretary of Chess in Lakecity, Vikas Sahu announced that it has been an achievement to get letters from the Prime Ministers Office as well as the Chief Ministers office, wishing the organizers and players a successful tournament.