The NDDCA–Lions Club Davangere Open and U-16 Rapid Chess Tournament is scheduled to take place at Vidyanagar Lions Seva Bhavan in Davanagere. The tournament carries a total cash-prize fund of ₹25,000 and includes opportunities for both open-category competitors and younger players. The event is expected to provide another competitive platform for emerging chess talent from Davanagere and surrounding districts while encouraging greater participation among school-age players.
