The SBI Life Maharashtra State Schools Chess Championship 2026, organised by Indian Chess School and hosted by Rustomjee Cambridge International School, Dahisar, will feature over 800 students from over 500 different schools. The tournament will be held in two phases — November 4 to 6 and November 13 to 15.

The championship will feature 12 categories — U-7, U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15 and U-17 — with a separate open section and girls section.