Bengal Chess Association & Acropolis Mall collaborate to present Interschool Chess Competition • First time any mall in the city
Sports Editor, Takmaa News, Kolkata, 23rd Aug 2023 : Chess is a sport renowned for its cerebral challenges involving skill, strategy and foresight. It holds immense value In today’s scenario where the virtual world rules the roost. Recognizing its immense potential to enhance cognitive abilities, critical thinking and concentration in children, Bengal Chess Association has teamed up with Acropolis Mall to organise an inter school chess competition at Acropolis Mall today.
The contest witnessed the participation of over 80 students from various distinguished schools like Lakshmipat Singhania Academy, St. Xaviers School, Calcutta Boys’ School, Don Bosco, Modern High, DPS Howrah, Calcutta International School, Adamus International, Don Bosco Lilua, Garden High , Pratt Memorial and several others. An engrossing 6 round Fide Swiss League tournament unfolded , offering an opportunity for students to showcase their strategic prowess. The event operated on a first come first served based, exclusively for school students.
Samrat Sutar from Tirthapati Institution with 5.5 points out of 6 rounds, Samanaway Pal from Ariadaha Kalachand High School with 5 points and Rihansh Pandey from Calcutta International School with 5 points won the top three prizes respectively in the individual category. The coveted best school prizes were bestowed upon Lakshmipat Singhania Academy, St Xavier’s Collegiate School and Calcutta Boys’ School . Additionally a total of 37 trophies were presented to deserving winners .
At a formal function at Acropolis Mall, esteemed personalities like Smt Nisha Mohota, the first Woman GrandMaster from West Bengal, Shri Atanu Lahiri, International Master, and CEO, Bengal Chess Association and Shri K Vijayan, GM. Acropolis Mall, presented trophies to winners . The presence of Shri Santanu Lahiri, President, Bengal Chess Association, Shri Antarip Roy Secretary, Bengal Chess Association, Shri Amar Roy, working president, Bengal Chess Association added grace to the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Atanu Lahiri, CEO, Bengal Chess Association said, “Bengal Chess Association is thankful to the management of acropolis mall for helping us to conduct this grand event. This is the first time that we are having such an event in a shopping mall. Basically this event helped us to spread the message of the joy of playing chess for all age groups and It proved that not only the children benefited from this tournament but all the people who visited the mall in the evening experienced the joy of engaging their children in such a powerful sport .”
Speaking on the occasion, K Vijayan , GM , Acropolis Mall said, “ Chess is a mind sport that enriches our cognitive thinking and enhances our focus and empowers concentration. We partnered with the Bengal Chess Association to kindle a passion for chess among children promoting their mental acumen. In an era where virtual engagement is prevalent, witnessing children engrossed in chess brings us immense satisfaction. We express gratitude to Bengal Chess Association for this collaboration and our support for such an initiative will endure”.
Bengal Chess Association is the parent body for conducting chess in the state of West Bengal. Formed in the year 2012, Bengal Chess Association ( BCA) is an affiliate of the All India Chess Federation ( AICF), the apex Body of chess in India from 18th November 2012. Bengal Chess Association ( BCA ) is responsible for conducting, selecting and supporting chess players for Nationals in all age group & senior categories, promoting chess in all Districts and Educational Institutions in West Bengal, and for coordinating chess activities and tournaments throughout the state.
