Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Grandmasters Play 70 in Chess Exhibition on International Chess Day
On International Chess Day, eight top Indian chess players played against 70 people at the Bengal Rowing Club.
The players included Grandmasters and other titled players.
The event was for all ages.
Young players got to play against experts and learn.
One player, Sarbartho Mani, is a world champion.
The event was a way to inspire kids to play chess and learn important skills.
It also highlights the need for more girls to play chess and get support.
Eight Indian chess masters played against 70 participants in a simultaneous exhibition.
The event was held at the Bengal Rowing Club in Lake Gardens to mark International Chess Day 2025.
Participants ranged from age 4 to 75.
Chess legend Dibyendu Barua emphasized the event's role in inspiring young players.
WGM Nisha Mohota highlighted the need for more female chess players and sponsorship.
- Who
- Eight Indian chess masters and 70 participants.
- What
- A simultaneous chess exhibition match.
- When
- On International Chess Day 2025.
- Where
- Bengal Rowing Club in Lake Gardens.
- Why
- To celebrate International Chess Day and inspire young players.
Nisha Mohota
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Gender Representation
Nisha Mohota
Need more girls playing chess.
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- Event Type
- Simultaneous Exhibition Match
- Location
- Bengal Rowing Club, Lake Gardens
- Participants
- 70
- Masters Involved
- 5 GMs, 2 IMs, 1 WGM
- Age Range
- 4 to 75
- Organizers
- BRC and Sara Bangla Daba Sangstha