Overview
- The tournament began on Saturday, May 23, with top seeds Shreyansh Somaiya and Aditya Shardul Kadam winning their opening games.
- Organised by the Mumbai Chess Centre at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, the event uses an eight‑round Swiss format under FIDE rules and a 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment time control.
- Organisers report nearly 160 entrants, a mix of experienced FIDE‑rated and titled players alongside many young and unrated competitors.
- Early rounds saw lower‑rated youngsters secure draws against higher‑rated opponents, giving rising players rating opportunities and exposure in a professional setting.
- The tournament runs through May 28 with subsequent rounds set to decide final standings and influence national FIDE ratings while organisers plan a fifth season later this year.