Official Navodaya Chess Club ♔
NAVODAYA CHESS LEAGUE
Every Move Tells a Story. Every Navodayan Belongs.
India's largest online chess championship exclusively for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya alumni and students.
Compete with fellow Navodayans from across the country, reconnect with old memories, showcase your strategy, and become the first Navodaya Chess Champion.
Registration is Now Open
🎯 Limited Seats
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Join Official Navodayan Chess Club on Chess.com (Registration Required)
♞ The Tournament
The Navodaya Grandmasters Championship is more than just a chess tournament.
It is a celebration of intelligence, friendship, discipline, and the lifelong bond that every Navodayan shares.
Whether you're a beginner who enjoys playing occasionally or a highly rated competitive player, this championship welcomes every member of the Navodaya family.
Represent your JNV.
Represent your batch.
Represent your state.
Let the board decide the champion.
Why Join?
✅ Exclusive to Navodayans
Play against fellow students and alumni from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across India.
🏆 Win Exciting Prizes
Cash rewards
Signed copies of Why Navodayans Are Special
Official digital certificates
Hall of Fame recognition
♟ Professional Tournament
Swiss Format
Rapid Time Control
Fair Play Monitoring
Live Standings
Automatic Pairings
🤝 Reconnect with the Community
Meet old friends.
Make new connections.
Celebrate the spirit of Navodaya together.
Tournament Details
Format
Swiss Championship
Time Control
10 Minutes + 5 Seconds Increment
Platform
Chess.com
Eligibility
Only Navodaya Students and Alumni
Rounds
7 Swiss Rounds
Entry Fee
Free
Prize Pool
🥇 Champion
₹1,000 Cash
2 Signed Copies of Why Navodayans Are Special
Champion Certificate
Official Hall of Fame
🥈 Runner Up
₹500 Cash
Signed Book
Certificate
🥉 Third Place
₹300 Cash
Signed Book
Certificate
🏅 Special Awards
Best Woman Player
Best Under-1200 Player
Lucky Draw Winners (1 in 20)
How It Works
Step 1
Register using the form below. Click here.
Step 2
Join the official Navodaya Chess Club on Chess.com.
Step 3
Receive tournament updates through WhatsApp and Email.
Step 4
Join the tournament on match day.
Step 5
Play your games and climb the leaderboard.
Fair Play
We believe true champions play with honesty.
Every participant agrees to Chess.com's Fair Play Policy.
Any player found using external assistance or violating tournament rules will be immediately disqualified.
Play Fair.
Play Proud.
Play Like a Navodayan.
About Navodaya Chess Club
Navodaya Chess Club is a community created to bring together Navodayans who share a passion for chess.
Our mission is simple:
• Build friendships
• Promote strategic thinking
• Organize regular online tournaments
• Discover future champions
• Strengthen the Navodaya network through sports and learning
This is only the beginning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
Any current student or alumnus of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.
Is there any entry fee?
No. Participation is completely free.
Which platform will be used?
Chess.com. (So, your chess.com account is required)
What if I am a beginner?
Everyone is welcome.
The Swiss format ensures you'll be paired with players of similar performance as the tournament progresses.
How will winners receive prizes?
Cash prizes will be transferred digitally.
Books and certificates will be delivered after the tournament.
Become the First Navodaya Grandmaster
Thousands of Navodayans.
One Champion.
Will it be you?