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Chalapathi University launches chess club in Guntur
Chalapathi University in Guntur has opened a chess club for its students.
Rajya Sabha member Bhashyam Rama Krishna and Grandmaster Koneru Humpy inaugurated it.
The university says it has added chess to its curriculum and set aside practice times for students.
Rama Krishna said chess can help improve concentration, analytical thinking and decision-making.
University leaders also highlighted the game’s role in building patience, focus and strategic thinking.
An All India Open Rapid Chess Tournament held as part of the event attracted 242 players from across India, including about 96 international-level players.
The university’s leaders said they would support chess activities, and the winners were wished success in upcoming national and international competitions.
Chalapathi University launched its first chess club on its campus in Guntur.
Rajya Sabha member Bhashyam Rama Krishna and Grandmaster Koneru Humpy inaugurated the club on Saturday.
The university said the club would promote strategic thinking and intellectual development among students.
An All India Open Rapid Chess Tournament held as part of the event attracted 242 players.
Dhruvesh Dondapati won the tournament.
- Who
- Chalapathi University launched the club. Bhashyam Rama Krishna and Koneru Humpy inaugurated it.
- What
- The university launched its first chess club and held an All India Open Rapid Chess Tournament.
- When
- Saturday; the article was published on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Chalapathi University campus in Guntur.
- Why
- To promote strategic thinking and intellectual development among students.
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- University
- Chalapathi University
- Location
- Guntur
- Inaugurators
- Bhashyam Rama Krishna and Koneru Humpy
- Tournament entrants
- 242 players
- Champion
- Dhruvesh Dondapati
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