MN Open Chess
MN ஓபன்
Our annual state chess competition, now in its second decade. Players compete across four sections — and the winners are honored on the Sangamam stage in front of the whole community.
This year
Dates for the next MN Open Chess are being finalized — watch the events calendar and the newsletter for the announcement.
What happens
- Four sections: K-3, K-6, K-12, and Adult.
- Entry is $5 for MNTS members and $10 for non-members.
- Winners are recognized on stage at Sangamam.
Current year edition
2026
Previous editions
Current year gallery
2026
Previous year galleries
FAQ
- Who can play?
- Everyone. There are sections for K-3, K-6, K-12, and Adults, so players of every age have a bracket.
- What does it cost?
- $5 for MNTS members and $10 for non-members.
- What do winners receive?
- Winners are honored at Sangamam, our flagship annual festival, in front of the Minnesota Tamil community.