Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Chess Tournament Raises Rs 50,000 for Thalassemia Patients
A chess tournament called Chessmeet-2026 was held at Lake Club to raise money for people with thalassemia.
Thalassemia is a serious disease that requires regular blood transfusions and bone marrow transplants, which can be very expensive.
The tournament was organized by the Chess Meet Foundation and Mind Game Chess Academy.
Many important people, like the Bengal finance minister and a grandmaster, were there.
The event raised Rs 50,000, which was given to the Thalassemia Control and Awareness Society.
A 16-year-old boy named Agnim Dutta won the tournament.
He has been playing chess since he was seven and also does very well in school.
The tournament has been raising money for charity for the past five years.
A chess tournament, Chessmeet-2026, was held at Lake Club to raise funds for thalassemia patients.
The event was organized by Chess Meet Foundation and Mind Game Chess Academy.
Participants included corporate executives, teachers, doctors, engineers, lawyers, and chess players.
The tournament raised Rs 50,000, which was donated to the Thalassemia Control and Awareness Society.
Agnim Dutta, a 16-year-old chess player, won the tournament in the category of rated players.
- Who
- Participants included corporate executives, teachers, doctors, engineers, lawyers, and chess players.
- What
- A chess tournament was held to raise funds for thalassemia patients.
- When
- The tournament was held last Sunday.
- Where
- The event took place at Lake Club.
- Why
- To raise money for the treatment of thalassemia patients.
Supporters of the Event
Critics of the Event
Event's Impact on Thalassemia Patients
Supporters of the Event
The event successfully raised Rs 50,000 for thalassemia patients, providing crucial funds for their treatment.
Critics of the Event
Some critics argue that the amount raised is insufficient to make a significant impact on the treatment of thalassemia patients.
- Event Name
- Chessmeet-2026
- Date
- Last Sunday
- Organizers
- Chess Meet Foundation and Mind Game Chess Academy
- Amount Raised
- Rs 50,000
- Recipient Organization
- Thalassemia Control and Awareness Society
- Championship Winner
- Agnim Dutta
- Second Place
- Kirit Bikram Chanda
- Third Place
- Abir Dutta