Join the movement to transform chess into a nationwide sporting sensation. With 20+ Lakh participants across 46 cities and a ₹2 Cr+ prize pool, ICL is India's largest chess tournament, setting the stage for a Guinness World Record.
1st week of December 2025
FINALE
5 Players per Team
TEAM FORMAT
November 2025
ZONAL EVENTS BEGIN
₹1000 per Team
ENTRY FEE
The Indian Chess League is a first-of-its-kind chess mega-tournament built to bring chess to the masses, modeled after the IPL but built for the mind. Organized by RookTook in collaboration with STAIRS Foundation, the ICL promises to be a grand spectacle, blending esports-style excitement with world-class chess competition.
Zonal Knockouts
November 2025
National Final
1st week of
December 2025
Open to:
Open for all
No FIDE rating required to participate.
Registration
₹200 per participant
per team member
Payment
Team leaders can pay for all members together
Registration
October 30, 2025
40 days : 13 hrs remaining
Cancellation / Refund
No Refund
Refund initiated only in case of event cancellation.
PRIZE POOL
₹2.3 Crore
Sponsored goodies, trophies & certificates for finalists
₹1,00,00,000
1ST TEAM
₹50,00,000
2ND TEAM
₹30,00,000
3RD TEAM
₹10,00,000 Each
4TH - 8TH TEAMS
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Faqs
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, as long as they play together under one team registration.
About Us
About The Organizers
RookTook is India’s premier platform for competitive chess tournaments and puzzle leagues, aiming to elevate chess into a digital sport for the masses. STAIRS Foundation is one of India’s largest grassroots sports development organizations with a vision to empower youth through sport.
