Get ready for the biggest Chess Festival of the year, 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹! Organized by Notre Dame Chess Club, this carnival is set for 𝟭𝟯, 𝟭𝟰, 𝟭𝟱 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Do not miss out on this brilliant opportunity. Come and be a part of the biggest chess carnival in the country! 

🎯𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: 

𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙤 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: 

1. FIDE Rated Chess 

2. Junior Solo Chess 

3. Chess960 

4. Online Chess Tournament  

5. Sudoku 

6. IQ Olympiad  

7. Crosswords 

8. Chess-Puzzles 

9. Boishakhi Art Competition 

10. Speed Cubing 

11. Chess Memes  

12. Chess Graphics 

 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: 

  1. Team Chess 

  2. Piece Hunter 

  3. Wall Magazine 

  4. Scrapbook 

📝𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦: 

 1. 𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 

𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮: Open 

𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩: 

  Blitz Chess: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment  

𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨: 

  1. FIDE rules will be strictly followed.  

  2. Each player will have 3 minutes at the start of the game, with an additional 2 seconds added per move.  

  3. Touch-move rule applies: If a player touches a piece, they must move it if there is a legal move. 

  4. No assistance from chess engines or books during a game.  

  5. The tournament will consist of 6-8 rounds, depending on the situation.  

 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨: 

  * Entry Fee: 350/- per participant.  

  * Food: Lunch will be provided.  

  * Certificates: All participants will receive a participation certificate. Winners will get separate certificates. 

 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨: 

  Top 10 winners will receive crests, certificates, and prize money.  

2. 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 

 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮: 

  Junior: Class 1-10  

 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩: 

  Blitz Chess: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment  

 𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨: 

  1. FIDE rules will be strictly followed.  

  2. Each player will have 3 minutes at the start of the game, with an additional 2 seconds added per move.  

  3. Touch-move rule applies: If a player touches a piece, they must move it if there is a legal move.  

  4. No assistance from chess engines or books during a game.  

  5. The tournament will consist of 6-8 rounds depending on the situation.  

 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨: 

  * Entry Fee: 200/- per participant.  

  * Food: Snacks will be provided.  

  * Certificates: All participants will receive a participation certificate. Winners will get separate certificates. 

 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨: 

  Top 5 winners will receive crests and certificates.  

3. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬𝟗𝟔𝟎  

 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚: 

Chess960, also known as Fischer Random Chess, is a chess variant that randomizes the starting position of the pieces on the back rank. That means endless new tactics and variations exist every round.  

 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮: 

  Open  

𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩: 

   Blitz Chess: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment  

 𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨: 

  1. FIDE Chess960 rules will be strictly followed.  

  2. Starting positions of pieces on the players' home ranks will be randomly determined.  

3. Each player will have 3 minutes at the start of the game, with an additional 2 seconds added per move.  

4. Touch-move rule applies: If a player touches a piece, they must move it if it's a legal move.  

  5. No assistance from chess engines or books during a game.  

  6. The tournament will consist of 6-8 rounds.  

 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨: 

  * Entry Fee: 150/- per participant.  

  * Food: Snacks will be provided.  

* Certificates: All participants will receive a participation certificate. Winners will get separate certificates. 

 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨: 

  Top 3 winners will receive crests and certificates.   

4. 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: “𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗯𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗵𝗶 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮”  

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚:  
Chess players living in every corner of the country and abroad can take part in this online tournament and get a chance to experience the thrill of the 10th NDCC National Chess Tournament.  

 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮:  
   Open  

 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩:  
  Will be decided and changed based on rounds  

 𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨: 

  1. FIDE rules will be strictly followed.  

  2. No assistance from chess engines, books or other players during a game.  

  3. The tournament will consist of 6-8 rounds depending on the situation.  

 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨: 

  * Entry Fee: 50/- per participant.  

* Certificates: All participants will receive an online participation certificate. Winners will get separate certificates. 

𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨:  
  Top 5 winners will receive crests and certificates on the last day of the festival.  

5. 𝐏𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐥𝐞, 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬, 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐤𝐮 & 𝐈𝐐 

 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮: 

  * Junior: Class 1-8  

  * Senior: Class 9 - University 4th Year  

 𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨: 

  1. These are solo and written events.  

  2. During the competitions, mobile phones must be switched off.   

𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨: 

* Entry Fee: 100/- (By paying 100/-, you will be able to participate in all 4 of these segments).  

* Entry Fee: 50/- (By paying 50/-, you will be able to participate in any of these 2 segments).  

* Certificates: Participation certificates will be awarded to all participants. Winners will get separate certificates. 

 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨: 

Top 3 participants from each category and each segment will receive prizes and certificates.  

6. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 
𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮: 

Open  

𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨: 

1. One can submit more than one meme.  

2. The meme can be based on Chess, our Festival, Pohela Boishakh or the combination of these topics.  

3. The meme must be unique and original. The meme must be either in English or Bangla language.  

4. Participants have to join https://www.facebook.com/share/gJZVxet6PtaZ6rUy/ group and post the meme in the group using  #ndcc_meme_contest  & #10thNationalChessCarnival hashtag and must share the post in his/her profile publicly.  

5. You can invite your friends to the group to react to your post. Reactions will have an impact on choosing the winner. The memes will be judged additionally by a judge panel.  

 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨: 

* No need for any registration or participation fee. Just join the group and post memes using the hashtag. 

* Certificates: Only the winner will receive a certificate.  

 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨: 

  The Meme contest winner will be awarded a prize and a certificate.  

7. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 

 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮: 

Open  

𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨: 

1. Participants must bring their own cube  

2. Cube clocks will be provided  

3. Any form of cheating will result in disqualification  

 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨: 

* No entry fee is needed. On-spot registrations will be available.  

* Certificates: All participants will receive a participation certificate. Winners will get separate certificates.   

𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨: 

  Top 3 cubers receive prizes and certificates.  

8. 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 

 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮: 

  Open: Class 1 - University 4th Year  

𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩: 

  Blitz Chess: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment  

𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨: 

1. FIDE rules for chess competitions will be strictly followed.  

2. Each team must consist of 4 players: 2 players from the same institution and 2 players can be from a different institution.  

3. Each player will have 3 minutes at the starting of the game, with an additional 2 seconds added per move.  

4. Touch-move rule applies: If a player touches a piece, they must move it if it's a legal move.  

5. No assistance from chess engines or books.  

6. Team members must alternate moves without consulting with each other.  

7. The tournament will consist of 6-8 rounds depending on the situation.  

𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨: 

* Entry Fee: 1000/-  per team (250/- per person in a team) 

* Food: Lunch will be provided.  

* Certificates: All participants will receive a participation certificate. Winners will get separate certificates. 

 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨: 

  The top 3 teams will get certificates and prizes.  

 9. 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭’𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭  

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚: 

Embark on a thrilling quest across our college campus! Pieces are scattered far and wide, and it's your mission to track them down. Join us for a fun-filled chase and prove your chess prowess!"  

𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 

  Duo Teams: 2 Members per Team  

𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮:  

  Open  

𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨: 

1. Teams of 2 players. Solo players allowed. 

2. Participants must find as many chess pieces as possible scattered across the campus.  

3. Instead of taking the pieces, participants must take pictures of them in their original locations.  

4. Each piece will have a unique code that participants must record in the pictures.  

5. Pieces can be collected in any order.  

6. The use of any form of transport (cycles, bikes, cars, etc.) is prohibited; the hunt must be done on foot.  

7. Collaborating with other teams is not allowed; this is a competitive event.  

8. The team with the most chess piece pictures found wins.  

9. Do not share your findings with others before the event ends to ensure fair play.  

10. Any form of cheating or breaking rules will result in disqualification.  

 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨: 

* Entry Fee: 300/- per team (150/- per participant)  

* Certificates: All participants will receive a participation certificate. Winners will get separate certificates.  

 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨: 

  Top 3 teams from each category will receive prizes and certificates.  

10. 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚:  

  “Checkmate in চৈত্র, Crowned in বৈশাখ”  

 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 

  Triad Teams: 3 Members per Team  

 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮: 

  Open 

𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚: 

  Will be announced.  

𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨: 

1. Each team must consist of maximum of 3 members or less.  

2. The Wall Magazine must be Chess and Boishakhi themed, reflecting the spirit, strategies of the game and the culture of Pohela Boishakh.  

3. The content can include articles, stories, artwork, and other creative expressions related to chess.  

4. The Wall Magazine should be designed to be displayed on a wall or bulletin board.  

5. Teams are encouraged to incorporate a mix of text and visuals, showcasing the rich history and complexity of chess and Pohela Boishakh.  

6. All submissions must be made by the specified deadline.  

 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨: 

* Entry Fee: None  

* Certificates: Participation certificates will be awarded to all team members.   

𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨: 

Top 3 teams will receive crests and certificates. Winners will get separate certificates and prizes.  

 11. 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚: “From Alpona to Checkmate: A Boishakhi Scrapbook”  

𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 

  Duo Teams: 2 Members per Team  

𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚: 

  Will be announced.  

𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨: 

1. Each team must consist of 2 members. Solo submissions are allowed. 

2. The Scrapbook must be chess and Boishakhi themed, capturing the essence of the game and the festival through creative expressions.  

3. The content can include photographs, illustrations, stories, and personal reflections on chess.  

4. The Scrapbook should tell a story or convey a message about the impact of chess on culture, strategy, or personal growth.  

5. Teams are encouraged to use a variety of materials and textures to enhance their scrapbook pages.  

6. All submissions must be made by the specified deadline.  

 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨:  

* Entry Fee: None  

* Certificates: Participation certificates will be awarded to all team members. Winners will get separate certificates. 

 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨: 

  Top 3 teams will receive crest and certificates. 

12. 𝐁𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐡𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚: Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Pahela Boishakh through colors, culture, and creativity. Participants are encouraged to express the essence of Bengali heritage, festivity, tradition, and joy through their artwork. While the theme is not strictly limited, Boishakhi elements are highly appreciated. 

𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮: Open 

 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩: On-spot Art Competition (Duration: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes) 

 𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨: 

1. This is an on-spot competition; all artworks must be created during the allocated time. 

2. Paper will be provided by the organizers. 

3. Participants must bring their own art supplies.  

4. There are no restrictions on art materials. 

5. Reference materials are allowed. 

6. Mobile phones are allowed during the competition. 

7. Participants will be given sufficient time to complete their artwork. 

8. Any form of plagiarism or misconduct may result in disqualification. 

9. The decision of the judge panel will be considered final. 

 𝙅𝙪𝙙𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖: 

* Creativity (Highest Priority) 

* Technical Skills 

* Overall Presentation and Expression of Theme 

 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨: 

Entry Fee: 250/- per participant 

Food: Snacks and Lunch will be provided. 

Certificates: All participants will receive a participation certificate. 

𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨: 

  Top 3 participants will receive prizes and certificates. 

 13. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 

 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚: 

An open-themed Chess Graphics Competition where participants can showcase their creativity through visually compelling designs inspired by chess. From strategic concepts to artistic interpretations, let your imagination redefine the beauty of the game. 

𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮: 

  Open  

𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢: 

  Google Form (Submission link will be provided) 

𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚: 

  Before April 5, 2026 

𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨: 

1. Each participant can submit a maximum of 3 graphics.  

2.All submissions must be completely original.  

3. The use of AI-generated artwork is strictly prohibited.  

4. Submitted files must be in PNG or PDF format.  

5.Graphic dimensions: 1080x1080 pixels (1:1 format) 

6.Any plagiarism or violation of rules will result in disqualification.  

7. The decision of the organizing panel will be considered final. 

𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨: 

Entry Fee: None (Free Registration) 

Participants must submit their work through the official Google Form within the deadline. 

Certificates: Only winners will receive certificates. 

𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨: 

  Top 3 participants will receive prizes and certificates.