Chola Chess

A big leap forward for CM Mani Sarbartho at the Abu Dhabi Chess Festival 2025! 📈 Gained 100 Elo rating points in Open A 🥈 Silver Medal in U-10 Academy Blitz 🏅 Crowned with the Candidate Master (CM) title A remarkable mix of growth, medals, and recognition — proving that…

🥇 CM Prathamesh Sherla strikes gold at the World Youth Chess Olympiad U-16 2025! Board 4 brilliance powered him to a top finish and a shining gold medal. A proud moment that reflects hard work and sharp play on the international stage. #CholaChess #CSRinitiative…

Check. Think. Win. The Chola Chess Tournament 2025 brought together 60 young minds from Groups A, B, C, and D — all competing with focus, strategy, and passion. From intense moments on the board to smiles at the victory stand, the day celebrated true sportsmanship and learning.…

From October 2nd to 5th, the Chola Chess Academy Camp for Groups A, B, C & D brought together dedicated young minds for four days of intense learning and growth. Under the expert guidance of GM @Rameshchess , Debashis Das, GM Kidambi, IM Konguvel, FM Kunal, and WFM Harshini,…

Big results at the Abu Dhabi Chess Festival Academy Blitz 2025! 🥇IM Mayank Chakraborty – 1st Place Top 10 finish for IM Akshay Borgaonkar – 8th Place A festival of speed, strategy, and success for our stars. #CholaChess #CSRinitiative #FutureGrandmaster #MakeEveryMoveCount…

From September 25th to 30th, the Chola Chess Academy Camp for Groups A, B & C brought together young talents eager to sharpen their skills. With each session, players built stronger strategies, improved focus, and learned the discipline that extends far beyond the chessboard.…

A stellar run for IM Ameya Audi across four major tournaments! 🏆 Champion at Ceske Budejovice IM 2025 🥉 3rd Place (tied for 2nd) at Vaujany Chess 2025 🏆 Champion (3rd consecutive year) at 4th Late Venkatesh & Sumathi Shanbhag Memorial Rapid 8th Place at Teplice Open 2025…

Crowning Glory for GM Iniyan Pa! With brilliant play and unwavering focus, he secures 1st place at the 62nd National Chess Championship 2025. A proud moment celebrating his journey of grit and excellence. We’re honored that GM Iniyan Pa also attended the GM Chola Chess Camp…

Hriday Garg continues to shine with a double victory! 🥉 Bronze Medal at the 23rd ASEAN Under-10 Open Age Group Championship 2025 🥇 Champion at the Delhi U-9 State Chess Championship 2025 Two podium finishes that reflect his focus and fighting spirit on the board.…

Proud moment! Congratulations to Mani Sarbato (U10 Open) and Kiyana Parihar (U10 Girls) on winning bronze medals at the World Cadet Chess Championship. Keep shining! #CholaChess #WorldCadetChess #FutureGrandmasters #ChessChampions

A golden victory for Shanmathi Sree S! She secured 1st place in the Tamil Nadu State Under-15 Girls FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2025, showcasing determination, strategy, and sheer brilliance on the board. Congratulations on this well-deserved triumph — may this be just the…

Young brilliance at its best! At just 9 years old, Narayani Umesh Marathe shines bright by securing 1st place in the U9 Category at the 1st Checkmate International Tournament 2025, Kolkata. Her dedication and passion at such a young age is truly inspiring — a glimpse of a…

From September 12th to 18th, the Chola Chess Camp created a platform where Masters honed their craft with intensity and focus. The sessions were filled with advanced strategies, in-depth analysis, and powerful lessons that sharpened competitive skills while nurturing the…

In chess, the battle often begins in the center. Controlling those key squares gives you power, flexibility, and the upper hand. A timeless reminder that strategy starts from the heart of the board. #CholaChess #CSRinitiative #FutureGrandmaster #MakeEveryMoveCount #ChessWisdom…

A proud moment for Shivamshika G, who clinched 2nd place & Rs. 10k as cash prize at the All India Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament! Her dedication and determination on the board reflect the power of consistency and focus. Chola Chess is delighted to celebrate her outstanding…

Rising talent Pooja Shree R has had a phenomenal run in Europe! From Budapest to Rudar, she’s been conquering tournaments and adding an incredible +215 ELO points to her rating. 📍 Budapest One Week March EL, Hungary 📍 Six Days Budapest March 2025 U2250 📍 Rudar XXI–FM…

From September 1st to 10th, the @CholaChess Academy Camps brought together Grandmasters and young talents under one roof. ♟️✨ Across groups—from GM training to Groups C, D & E—players are diving deep into strategy, focus, and discipline. Every day is shaping sharper minds,…

From Andorra to Granada, Aditri Shome is making her mark on the international stage! 🏆 1st Place – U17 Category at the 41st International Andorra Chess Open, adding +48 ELO points. 🥈 2nd Place – Under ELO 1800 at the Granada Chess Open 2025, with an impressive +104 ELO…

Gold for India at the FIDE World School Team Chess Championship 2025! FM Daakshin Arun, Pranav KP and WFM Keerti Shree Reddy were part of the Indian squad that clinched the Team Gold Medal. Pranav K P shone bright with an Individual Board Gold Medal, showcasing remarkable…

From strength to supremacy, @chessvaishali has once again proven her brilliance on the global stage. Champion – Wins the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Uzbekistan. Back-to-back titles – 2nd consecutive edition victory. Score – Finishes with 8/11 after a final-round draw against…