Chess Club, IITK

Chess Club, IITK This Club not only encourage Chess as a hobby among campus resident but also make Chess as an entertaining game rather than merely a ‘boring mind game’.

Spandan wins Round 1 of the championship with a dominant start
18/03/2026

Spandan wins Round 1 of the championship with a dominant start

Pressure. Mind games. FinishSpandan vs BhardwajWho takes it? Comment below 👇
18/03/2026

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 challen...
15/03/2026

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 fo...
15/03/2026

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. 👑🔥

29/01/2026

♟️ LAST 5 DAYS TO REGISTER!
A new chapter in IIT Kanpur’s chess legacy awaits.
Chess Club IITK proudly presents its first-ever FIDE Rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament — the biggest offline chess event we’ve hosted.

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

Date - 7th February 2026
Venue - Yoga Hall, New SAC, IIT Kanpur
Total Prize Fund - ₹2,00,000
Format: 1 Day | 9 Swiss Rounds | 10+5 Rapid

Entry Fee:
• ₹1,000 – General Participants
• ₹800 – IIT Kanpur Students

Registration Deadline: 3rd February 2026, 5:00 PM
Capped Entries: Limited to 350 players

🔗 All event-related links are available in the bio.

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

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

Chess Club IIT Kanpur is delighted to have the State Bank of India (SBI) on board as the Associate Sponsor for the FIDE ...
24/01/2026

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 O...
20/01/2026

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 Ches...
17/01/2026

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 fol...
22/12/2025

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 foll...
22/12/2025

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. ...
22/10/2025

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)

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