Chess Club, IITK

Spandan wins Round 1 of the championship with a dominant start

Pressure. Mind games. Finish
Spandan vs Bhardwaj
Who takes it? Comment below 👇

Champion of Minds!
Congratulations to Jampu Bhardwaj for winning the IIT Candidates 2025 and earning the right to challenge for the IITK Championship title. The journey to the crown begins now. 👑🔥

Champion of Minds!
Congratulations to bhardwaj for winning the IIT Candidates 2025 and earning the right to challenge for the IITK Championship title. The journey to the crown begins now. 👑🔥

Top seed Anuj Shrivatri wins SBI GIC Fide Rated Rapid Tournament 2026 at IIT Kanpur. Anuj scored 8/9 points to secure the victory. He was leading the event with 8/8 points going into the 9th round, Anuj lost to Arnav Agrawal, a young talent from the host state Uttar Pradesh. This important win helped Arnav to secure second place with 8/9 points.

Read the full report: https://www.chessbase.in/news/anuj-shrivatri-emerges-victorious-at-sbi-gic-fide-rated-rapid-tournament-2026-at-iitk

Chess Club IIT Kanpur is delighted to have the State Bank of India (SBI) on board as the Associate Sponsor for the FIDE Rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2026!

With its legacy of trust and nation-building, SBI adds strength and stability to the board as we gear up for one of India’s premier chess events. Prepare for an intense showdown of strategy, speed, and sharp thinking.

🗓 Date: 7th February 2026
📍 Venue: IIT Kanpur
💰 Prize Fund: ₹2,00,000

Registration link in bio! 🔗

Big Move! ♟️🤝 Chess Club IIT Kanpur is proud to announce SBI General Insurance as the Title Sponsor for the FIDE Rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2026!

Bringing "Suraksha Aur Bharosa Dono" to the board, we are thrilled to partner with a leader in the industry for India’s premier chess event. Get ready for a high-stakes battle of strategy and intellect.

🗓 Date: 7th February 2026 📍Venue: IIT Kanpur 💰 Prize Fund: ₹2,00,000

Registration link in bio! 🔗

A new chapter in IIT Kanpur’s chess legacy begins.♟️
Chess Club IITK proudly brings to you its FIRST-EVER FIDE Rated Chess Tournament, the biggest offline event we’ve ever hosted.

SBI GIC Ltd. presents
FIDE Rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2026

1 day. 9 Swiss rounds. 10+5 rapid battles.
All for a ₹2,00,000 prize pool. 🔥

Save the date: 7th February, 2026

Rated games. Real pressure. Serious rewards.
Time to polish your openings, sharpen your endgames, and trust your instincts.

You can find all event-related links in the Bio.
Happy Chessing!!

For any queries, feel free to reach out to the coordinators:
Akshat Srivastava (+91 7045561272)
Kushagra Shukla (+91 7307328939)
Pulkit Kumar Gajipara (+91 9687813050)
Tanmay Kavikumar Sahare (+91 8668840167)

IITK Speed Chess Championship 2025 (SCC ’25) is here.
Fast clocks, sharp tactics, and no time to hesitate.
Open Arena followed by Knockouts, featuring 3+1 and 1+1 formats.
Prove your consistency in the arenas and your nerves in the knockouts.
27–29 December
Open Arena: 27 Dec, 9:00 PM onwards
Knockouts: 28–29 Dec
All rounds on chess.com
Live streaming on the IITK Chess Club YouTube channel.
Registration link in bio.
For queries, contact our coordinators:
Akshat Srivastava (+91 7045561272)
Kushagra Shukla (+91 7307328939)
Pulkit Kumar Gajipara (+91 9687813050)
Tanmay Kavikumar Sahare (+91 8668840167)
Happy Chessing!
Regards,
IITK Chess Club

IITK Speed Chess Championship 2025 (SCC ’25) is here.
Fast clocks, sharp tactics, and no time to hesitate.
Open Arena followed by Knockouts, featuring 3+1 and 1+1 formats.
Prove your consistency in the arenas and your nerves in the knockouts.
27–29 December
Open Arena: 27 Dec, 9:00 PM onwards
Knockouts: 28–29 Dec
All rounds on chess.com
Live streaming on the IITK Chess Club YouTube channel.
Registration link in bio.
For queries, contact our coordinators:
Akshat Srivastava (+91 7045561272)
Kushagra Shukla (+91 7307328939)
Pulkit Kumar Gajipara (+91 9687813050)
Tanmay Kavikumar Sahare (+91 8668840167)
Happy Chessing!
Regards,
IITK Chess Club

Take your first step towards the IITK Chess Championship Title!! ♕
The IITK Grand Swiss is here!!
Think fast. Play smart. Conquer the board. ♟

Time Format: 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment
Deadline to register: 24th October, 12:00 p.m.
Registration form link in Bio!!

If you have any further queries or require assistance, please get in touch with us.

Happy Chessing!

Akshat Srivastava (+91 7045561272)
Kushagra Shukla (+91 7307328939)
Pulkit Kumar Gajipara (+91 9687813050)
Tanmay Kavikumar Sahare (+91 8668840167)