District Bilaspur Chess Association DBCA

10/11/2025

Media covrage

09/11/2025

The Himachal Pradesh State Senior Women Chess Championship was successfully held at Bilaspur on 8–9 November. The event witnessed strong participation from across the state and highlighted the growing enthusiasm and competitive spirit among women chess players in Himachal Pradesh.

The Chief Guest of the event was Mr. Shasi Pal Sharma, SDM Bhoranj, who encouraged the players and appreciated the efforts of the organizers in promoting chess at the grassroots level. He emphasized the importance of mental sports like chess in developing discipline, strategic thinking, and confidence among youth.

The tournament was conducted under the supervision of Chief Arbiter Mr. Jasbir Singh Thakur, with Deputy Chief Arbiter Mr. Anil Sharma and Arbiter Ms. Nina Keshav assisting in ensuring fair and smooth conduct of games.

Key office bearers of the District Bilaspur Chess Association were present during the championship, including President Mr. Prakash Chand Acharya, along with Mr. Jeevan Das, Mr. Dheeraj Vasu, and Mr. Amit Sharma, who contributed to the successful organization of the event.

Winners of the Championship:
1. Pallak Thakur – Hamirpur (Champion)
2. Snigdha Sharma – Hamirpur (Runner-Up)
3. Arshya Choudhary – Kangra
4. Cheryl Verma – Hamirpur
5. Divanshi Sharma – Shimla

The championship concluded with the prize distribution ceremony, where winners were felicitated for their outstanding performance

28/10/2025

Great opportunity!

12/09/2025

♟️✨ Golden Opportunity for School Students! ✨♟️

All schools of District Bilaspur are invited to participate in the All India National School Team Chess Championship.

📅 12 – 14 October 2025
📍 Theog, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Categories: Under–12 & Under–18 (Boys & Girls)

Don’t miss this chance to compete at the National Level and make our district proud!

More details in the attached PDF & at www.aicf.in → Event Calendar

19/08/2025

Great opportunity, Get ready guys!!

03/08/2025

Congratulations! 🏆

Heartiest congratulations to the Winner of the Senior Open District Bilaspur Chess Tournament held at DAV School, Bilaspur! 🎉

Your exceptional performance, strategic brilliance, and calm presence over the board have truly set you apart. Your victory is not only a personal triumph but also an inspiration for all budding chess players in the district.

Wishing you continued success and many more glorious achievements in your chess journey!

- District Bilaspur Chess Association

25/07/2025

📢 District Bilaspur Chess Association Notification

All Chess Players of District Bilaspur are hereby informed that the District Open Chess Championship 2025 will be held as per the details below:

📅 Date: Sunday, 3rd August 2025
🏫 Venue: DAV Public School, Changer Sector, Bilaspur (H.P.)
⏱ Reporting Time: 9:00 AM
♟ Round Start: 10:00 AM
♟ Format: Swiss System
⚖ Tie Breaks: As per AICF Rules
♟ No. of Rounds: Depending on total player entries

📝 Important Instructions:

District Player Registration (2025-26):
All players must be registered with District Bilaspur Chess Association for the year 2025–2026.
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/Skaw3sB1JuP8X7U16
💰 Fee: ₹100
(If already registered for this year, ignore this step.)

Tournament Registration:
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/7NmZyyg9xWdwEQES6
💰 Tournament Fee: ₹300

For any queries, contact Mr. PC Acharya and other District Bilaspur Chess Association officials.

We invite all chess enthusiasts to participate and make this event a grand success!

— District Bilaspur Chess Association

06/07/2025

Important Meeting for Himachal Chess!

Today, at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, the Annual General Meeting of the Himachal Pradesh State Chess Association (HPSCA) took place.

We were honored to have Respected Mr. P.C Acharya, President of District Bilaspur Chess Association, and Mr. Jasbir Singh, Vice President of HPSCA, in attendance.

The meeting covered a wide range of topics, including:

- Upcoming Himachal State Chess tournaments
- Financial reports
- Other important matters related to the development of chess in Himachal Pradesh

Looking forward to the positive outcomes and growth of chess in our state!

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27/06/2025

We're thrilled to host the DAV Cluster Level 7 Chess Event at Barmana Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh! 🏆♟️

Students from various DAV schools will gather to showcase their strategic skills and compete in a battle of wits. Let's cheer them on as they demonstrate their passion for chess! 🎉

Best of luck to all participants! May the best player win! 💡

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23/05/2025

"Different games, same exhaustion!"
—When football burns your legs and chess burns your brain!

13/01/2025

Wishing our chess family a Happy Lohri! May your life be filled with joy, love, and warmth.

29/12/2024

2024 is great year for the Indian Chess players.
Another spectacular achievement by 🇮🇳 Congratulations 💐💐💐💐

"Whether you are a World Champion or not, it doesn't matter for blitz. You just need to be alert in that moment." - 🇮🇳 Humpy Koneru

Watch the full video👇
🔗https://youtu.be/PGDwgZ6VLzg


📷 Michał Walusza