CHESS HOUSEBOAT 2024
23 to 30 November 2024
A chess tourism event in “God’s own Country” Kerala
Schach Hausboot 2024
23. bis 30. November 2024
Ein Schachtourismus-Event in „Gottes eigenem Land“ Kerala in Indien
Péniche d'échecs 2024
23 au 30 novembre 2024
Un événement touristique d'échecs dans le "pays de Dieu" Kerala en Inde
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CHESS HOUSEBOAT 2024
INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURISM FESTIVAL

A harmonious blend of Chess Tournaments Travel Sightseeing Dance & Music Cultural & Culinary delights and lots more

Chess Houseboat 2024 will be organized by Orient Chess Moves with the support of Kerala Tourism. It has been inspired by the Chess Train in Prague. Chess Houseboat 2020 was organized in January – February 2020 and Chess Houseboat 2023 in January 2023. All participants from USA Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, UAE and India unanimously lauded them as a perfectly arranged events and said that they were looking forward to the next Chess Houseboat.

All registrations with discounts will be available till August 01, 2024!

TRULY EXOTIC VENUES

A lifetime opportunity to play an
International Chess Tournament in 3 incredibly exotic venues

A floating Houseboat

A Beachfront Resort

A palace resort in an island

This is not a rated or professional tournament. This is chess in relaxed atmosphere. Any chess lover anywhere in the world can come and participate. Even non-chess players who love travel and culture can come as accompanying persons.

Still, we are offering 4000 euros worth prizes for you!

KERALA - ONE OF WORLD’S TOP TOURIST DESTINATIONS

Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveler, chosen by TIME magazine in 2022 among the 50 extraordinary destinations to explore in its list of the World's Greatest Places and listed at the 13th spot in The New York Times' annual list of places to visit and as the only tourist destination listed from India, Kerala is a treasure chest of amazing places to visit.

Participants of Chess Houseboat 2024 will visit

The enchanting backwaters of Vembanad Lake in Alappuzha

Kovalam, a charming beach town by the Arabian Sea

Kochi, the "Queen of the Arabian Sea"

Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, famous for its temples, museums, art galleries and lot more...

Mattanchery, rich with many sites of historical and cultural significance