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# Karnataka State Chess Association: The Official Website of KSCA

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## Posts
- [WCM AADYA GOWDA WINS SILVER AT 39TH NATIONAL U-13 GIRLS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP](https://karnatakachess.com/wcm-aadya-gowda-wins-silver-at-39th-national-u-13-girls-chess-championship/): Karnataka’s young chess talent WCM Aadya Gowda delivered an impressive performance at the 39th National Under-13 Girls Chess Championship held in Puducherry, securing the Silver Medal after an intense 11-round battle.
- [MASTER RIYAAN SIDHARTH EARNS FIDE RATING AT 6 – KARNATAKA WELCOMES ANOTHER YOUNG CHESS TALENT](https://karnatakachess.com/riyaan-sidharth-earns-fide-rating-at-6-karnataka-welcomes-another-young-chess-talent/): Bengaluru-based Master Riyaan Sidharth has achieved his FIDE rating in the 1st September 2026 FIDE Rating List at the age of 6 years and 24 days, marking another significant milestone in his young chess journey.
- [🏆 JANAMITRA KARNATAKA U-15 OPEN & GIRLS FIDE RATED CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 — TOP 4 PLAYERS SELECTED TO REPRESENT KARNATAKA](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-janamitra-karnataka-u-15-open-girls-fide-rated-chess-championship-2026-top-4-players-selected-to-represent-karnataka/): The Janamitra Karnataka U-15 Open and Girls FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 was successfully conducted in Hassan District, with young chess players from various districts of Karnataka participating in the championship.
- [🏆 Pratitee Bordoloi, Just 13, Crowned Asian Junior Champion in Girls Category!](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-pratitee-bordoloi-just-13-crowned-asian-junior-champion-in-girls-category/): She also secured the Woman International Master (WIM) title and a WGM norm — a remarkable achievement at such a young age! 🌟
- [♟️ SHREYA RAJESH CROWNED CHAMPION AT KARNATAKA STATE WOMEN’S CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026](https://karnatakachess.com/%e2%99%9f%ef%b8%8f-shreya-rajesh-crowned-champion-at-karnataka-state-womens-chess-championship-2026/): The Karnataka State Women’s Chess Championship 2026 was successfully conducted at Ranebennur, Haveri District, with women chess players from various districts of Karnataka participating in the championship.
- [♟️ THREE YOUNG STARS, THREE REMARKABLE FIDE MILESTONES — KARNATAKA’S CHESS FUTURE SHINES BRIGHT](https://karnatakachess.com/%e2%99%9f%ef%b8%8f-three-young-stars-three-remarkable-fide-milestones-karnatakas-chess-future-shines-bright/): The Karnataka State Chess Association (KSCA) proudly celebrates three remarkable young chess talents who have achieved significant milestones in the FIDE-rated chess arena at exceptionally young ages.
- [🏆 WCM Nakshatra Gumudavelly Wins Asian Youth Rapid Silver! 🥈](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-wcm-nakshatra-gumudavelly-wins-asian-youth-rapid-silver-%f0%9f%a5%88/): The Karnataka State Chess Association (KSCA) proudly congratulates Karnataka's rising chess star WCM Nakshatra Gumudavelly on her remarkable achievement of winning the Silver Medal in the Girls Under-10 Rapid event at the 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026, held in Shenzhen, China.
- [Ishaan Bhansali & Arushi Severin Helen D Silva Clinch Karnataka Under-17 State Titles !!](https://karnatakachess.com/ishaan-bhansali-arushi-severin-helen-d-silva-clinch-karnataka-under-17-state-titles/): The Karnataka State Under-17 Open & Girls FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 concluded successfully in Shivamogga after three days of exciting and competitive chess, bringing together the state's finest young talents.
- [Commonwealth Champion Nakshatra Gumadavalli Felicitated by Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara](https://karnatakachess.com/commonwealth-champion-nakshatra-gumadavalli-felicitated-by-deputy-chief-minister-dr-g-parameshwara/): The Karnataka State Chess Association (KSCA) is delighted to share that Bengaluru's young chess sensation Nakshatra Gumadavalli, winner of three Gold Medals at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026, paid courtesy visits to Karnataka's senior leaders following her outstanding international success.
- [Double Delight for Karnataka as Nimalan & Rihanshi Win National Bronze](https://karnatakachess.com/double-delight-for-karnataka-as-nimalan-rihanshi-win-national-bronze/): The Karnataka State Chess Association (KSCA) proudly congratulates Karnataka's talented young chess players on their outstanding performance at the 39th National Under-7 Open & Girls Chess Championship, held at GH Raisoni Institute of Engineering & Technology, Nagpur, from 30th June to 4th July 2026.
- [🏆 Leading by Example – KSCA Secretary GM Tejkumar Triumphs in Singapore](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-leading-by-example-ksca-secretary-gm-tejkumar-triumphs-in-singapore/): The Karnataka State Chess Association (KSCA) proudly congratulates GM Tejkumar, Hon. Secretary of KSCA, on his outstanding victory at the 2nd DAV – Go Checkmate International Chess Prix 2026, held in Singapore.
- [🏆 9th Karnataka State Schools Chess Championship 2026 Concludes Successfully ♟️](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-9th-karnataka-state-schools-chess-championship-2026-concludes-successfully-%e2%99%9f%ef%b8%8f/): The 9th Karnataka State Schools Chess Championship 2026 concluded successfully at Sri Hale Mariamma Sabha Bhavana, Kapu, organized by Sri Narayana Guru School of Chess, Kapu, under the sponsorship of Affiliens Technology, Mangaluru, with the support of Sri Hale Mariamma Temple, Kapu.
- [🥈 Pratitee Bordoloi Creates History with World Youth Silver](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%a5%88-pratitee-bordoloi-creates-history-with-world-youth-silver/): WFM Pratitee Bordoloi delivered a sensational performance at the FIDE World Youth Chess Championship 2026, winning the Silver Medal in the Girls U-18 category held in Montesilvano, Italy. At just 13 years of age, Pratitee became the only Indian player to win a medal at the championship and also secured her first WIM norm.
- [🌍 Nakshatra Finishes Fifth at FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8c%8d-nakshatra-finishes-fifth-at-fide-world-cadets-cup-2026/): The Karnataka State Chess Association (KSCA) congratulates Nakshatra Gumudavelly on her commendable performance at the FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 (Girls Under-10), held in Batumi, Georgia.
- [🏆 Adhrit Das Purkayastha and Arushi Severin Helen D Silva Crowned Karnataka U-19 Champions 2026](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-adhrit-das-purkayastha-and-arushi-severin-helen-d-silva-crowned-karnataka-u-19-champions-2026/): The Karnataka State Under-19 Open & Girls FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 was successfully conducted from 19th to 21st June 2026 at SRN Mehta School, Kalaburagi, under the aegis of Karnataka State Chess Association (KSCA) and organized by the Gulbarga District Chess Association.
- [🏆 Shreyansh Das and Dwija Anand Crowned Karnataka U-09 Champions 2026 🏆](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-shreyansh-das-and-dwija-anand-crowned-karnataka-u-09-champions-2026-%f0%9f%8f%86/): The Karnataka State Under-09 Open & Girls Chess Championship 2026 was successfully conducted from 12th to 15th June 2026 at Soundarya Central School, Bengaluru, under the aegis of the Karnataka State Chess Association (KSCA).
- [🏆 Congratulations to Samarth J Rao! ♟️](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-congratulations-to-samarth-j-rao-%e2%99%9f%ef%b8%8f/): The Karnataka chess community proudly congratulates Samarth J Rao (Honavar) on his outstanding performance at the Chief Minister Trophy – 6th CFPD National Chess Championship, held at Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from 27th to 30th May 2026.
- [🏆 KARNATAKA STATE UNDER-07 OPEN & GIRLS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 🏆](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-karnataka-state-under-07-open-girls-chess-championships-2026-%f0%9f%8f%86/): Karnataka State Chess Association (KSCA) congratulates all the participants, parents, coaches, arbiters, organizers, and district associations for making the Karnataka State Under-07 Open & Girls Chess Championships 2026 a grand success.
- [Divyasree Kollipara Shines at Commonwealth Youth Chess Championship 2026 ♟️🏆](https://karnatakachess.com/divyasree-kollipara-shines-at-commonwealth-youth-chess-championship-2026-%e2%99%9f%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%8f%86/): *Divyasree Kollipara* has delivered an outstanding performance at the *Commonwealth Youth Chess Championship 2026* in the Under 14 Girls category and won 1 Silver Medal and 1 Bronze Medal for India♟️ ]
- [Akshaya Sathi Wins Gold at Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026](https://karnatakachess.com/akshaya-sathi-wins-gold-at-commonwealth-chess-championship-2026/): Student of  Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka, has brought laurels to the State by securing excellent results in the in the Girls Under-16 category.
- [🏆 Bengaluru’s Nakshatra Gumudavelly Wins Triple Gold at Commonwealth Youth Chess Championship 2026 ♟️](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-bengalurus-nakshatra-gumudavelly-wins-triple-gold-at-commonwealth-youth-chess-championship-2026-%e2%99%9f%ef%b8%8f/): Heartiest congratulations to Nakshatra Gumudavelly of Bengaluru on her phenomenal achievement at the Commonwealth Youth Chess Championship 2026 held in Kalutara.
- [Karnataka gets its second Woman International Master! ♟️🌟](https://karnatakachess.com/karnataka-gets-its-second-woman-international-master-%e2%99%9f%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%8c%9f/): Nineteen-year-old Swara Lakshmi Nair from Bengaluru has officially earned the prestigious WIM title, becoming only the second female player from Karnataka to achieve this remarkable milestone after Isha Sharma. She also becomes the first-ever Woman International Master from Bengaluru! 👏
- [Karnataka State Amateur Below 2000 Chess Championship 2026](https://karnatakachess.com/karnataka-state-amateur-below-2000-chess-championship-2026/): The Karnataka State Amateur Below 2000 Chess Championship 2026, conducted under the auspices of the Karnataka State Chess Association, concluded successfully at Sri Manjunatha Swamy Kalyana Mantapa, Katamnallur Gate, Whitefield–Hoskote Main Road, Bengaluru.
- [Apaar Saxena Becomes International Master in Stunning Five-Week Surge](https://karnatakachess.com/apaar-saxena-becomes-international-master-in-stunning-five-week-surge/): Fourteen-year-old Indian chess prodigy Apaar Saxena has achieved the prestigious International Master (IM) title after an extraordinary series of performances across Europe, completing all three norms in just five weeks.
- [🏆 Akshayakalpa Karnataka State Chess Championship 2026 🏆](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-akshayakalpa-karnataka-state-chess-championship-2026-%f0%9f%8f%86/): Ayaan Phutane Crowned Champion on the Eve of His 10th Birthday 🎉
- [Karnataka State Under 13 Open & Girls Chess Championship 2026](https://karnatakachess.com/karnataka-state-under-13-open-girls-chess-championship-2026/): Karnataka State Under 13 Open & Girls Chess Championship 2026
- [🏆 Karnataka State U-11 FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 ♟️](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-karnataka-state-u-11-fide-rated-chess-championship-2026-%e2%99%9f%ef%b8%8f/): The Karnataka State U-11 Open & Girls FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026, organized by Rao’s Chess Corner, concluded successfully at St. Theresa’s School, Mangalore, bringing together some of the finest young talents from across the state.
- [FM Niranjan Navalgund Launches “How to Beat a Grandmaster” on Chessable](https://karnatakachess.com/fm-niranjan-navalgund-launches-how-to-beat-a-grandmaster-on-chessable/): FIDE Master Niranjan Navalgund has officially launched his new video course How to Beat a Grandmaster on Chessable, a leading global platform for structured chess training.
- [WFM Pratitee Bordoloi Clinches National U-17 Girls Chess Championship 2026 Title 🏆♟️](https://karnatakachess.com/wfm-pratitee-bordoloi-clinches-national-u-17-girls-chess-championship-2026-title-%f0%9f%8f%86%e2%99%9f%ef%b8%8f/): 🏆 Champion Crowned! 🏆
- [Pride of Karnataka: Charvi Anilkumar Crosses 2300 Elo at 11](https://karnatakachess.com/pride-of-karnataka-charvi-anilkumar-crosses-2300-elo-at-11/): The Karnataka State Chess Association is delighted to congratulate Charvi Anilkumar on her phenomenal achievement of crossing 2300 live Elo and earning the prestigious FIDE Master (FM) title at just 11 years of age.
- [🏆Historic Bronze for Karnataka Girls at 69th SGFI Nationals! ♟️](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86historic-bronze-for-karnataka-girls-at-69th-sgfi-nationals-%e2%99%9f%ef%b8%8f/): In a remarkable display of grit and composure, the Karnataka Girls Under-14 Chess Team secured the Bronze Medal at the 69th SGFI National School Games, held in Ranchi, Jharkhand. This podium finish marks a proud milestone for Karnataka, coming after more than a decade since the state last achieved a medal in this category.
- [Medical Evaluation in Chennai on 27 & 28 February 2026](https://karnatakachess.com/medical-evaluation-in-chennai-on-27-28-february-2026/): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India is very keen in eradicating the age fraud menace prevailing in sports and has directed all National Federations to be very strict on this front and has directed us put in place a system by which this problem can be solved, particularly in all National Championships. While conducting medical test to evaluate age, the Government has also directed us that the test should include physical examination, dental examination and radiological examination. Therefore, the All India Chess Federation, to avoid any unpleasantness to players at the time of the National Championships, has been implementing the following Rules & Regulations which has proved to be very effective and as a result of which we have almost no issues during our National Championships.
- [Karnataka Chess Prodigies Shine at 14th National Schools Chess Championship 2025](https://karnatakachess.com/karnataka-chess-prodigies-shine-at-14th-national-schools-chess-championship-2025/): Karnataka’s young chess stars delivered an exceptional performance at the 14th National Schools Chess Championship 2025, held in Guwahati, Assam (27–31 December 2025), bringing home top honours across multiple age categories ♟️🏆
- [Apoorv Kamble Becomes India’s Newest International Master](https://karnatakachess.com/apoorv-kamble-becomes-indias-newest-international-master/): Bangalore’s Apoorv Kamble (born 2009) has officially become an International Master, reaching 2419 Elo.
- [🎉 Proud Moment for Karnataka & Indian Chess! ♟️](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8e%89-proud-moment-for-karnataka-indian-chess-%e2%99%9f%ef%b8%8f/): T. N. Madhukar, Co-Editor of Prajapragati, Tumakuru, and President of the Karnataka State Chess Association, has been appointed as the Head of the Indian Delegation for the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship – Qatar 2025.
- [Pratitee Shines in Asian Youth Chess; Aadya bags Bronze in Blitz, Bangkok, Thailand (20-30 Nov)](https://karnatakachess.com/pratitee-shines-in-asian-youth-chess-aadya-bags-bronze-in-blitz-bangkok-thailand-20-30-nov/): Pratitee Bordoloi of Shishya BEML Public School, Bengaluru, delivered a stellar and consistent performance at the recently concluded 27th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand (20-30 Nov). Competing in the Under 12 Girls category, Pratitee won a Silver medal in all three formats: Classical, Rapid, and Blitz. Her individual success—scoring 7.5/9 in Classical, 5.5/7 in Rapid, and 7/9 in Blitz—was crucial, as she was one of only two Indian players to medal across all three formats,which included participation from over 20 Asian Chess federations. Furthermore, her strong showing helped India secure the team Silver across all three formats as well. Joining her success, Aadya Gowda, a student of Cambridge International School, missed out on medals in the Classical and Rapid formats but recovered strongly to clinch Bronze for India in the Blitz format within the same Under 12 Girls category. Aadya notably finished fifth in the Classical format after being seeded 31st. This duo from Karnataka had previously brought laurels to the state in June by winning Gold and Silver in the Under 12 Girls FIDE World Cup in Batumi, Georgia. https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1296699.aspx?lan=1&art=1&rd=9&fed=IND&turdet=YES&flag=30&SNode=S0 https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1297110.aspx?lan=1&art=1&rd=7&fed=IND&turdet=YES&flag=30&SNode=S0 https://s2.chess-results.com/tnr1297125.aspx?lan=1&art=1&rd=9&fed=IND&turdet=YES&flag=30&SNode=S0
- [🌟 Isha Sharma Becomes Karnataka’s First Woman Grandmaster! 🌟](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8c%9f-isha-sharma-becomes-karnatakas-first-woman-grandmaster-%f0%9f%8c%9f/): In a proud and historic moment for Indian chess, WIM Isha Sharma has officially become Karnataka’s first Woman Grandmaster (WGM)!
- [Disha U A Bags Bronze at the FIDE World Amateur U1700 Championship in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia!](https://karnatakachess.com/disha-u-a-bags-bronze-at-the-fide-world-amateur-u1700-championship-in-vrnjacka-banja-serbia/): Disha U A has made India proud by winning the bronze medal in the Women’s U1700 section at the FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship, held in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia.
- [Karnataka’s Chess Prodigies Pratitee and Akshaya Shine on National Stage](https://karnatakachess.com/karnatakas-chess-prodigies-pratitee-and-akshaya-shine-on-national-stage/): Karnataka is celebrating a double triumph in the world of chess as two of its brightest talents, Pratitee Bordoloi and Akshaya Sathi, delivered stellar performances at the recently concluded 41st National Sub-Junior Chess Championship 2025 in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, clinching the Runner-up and Second Runner-Up positions respectively. Pratitee scored 9/11 points, while Akshaya secured 8.5/11.
- [🏆 Golden Aura Karnataka State Amateur Chess Championship 2025](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-golden-aura-karnataka-state-amateur-chess-championship-2025/): The Golden Aura Karnataka State Amateur Chess Championship 2025, held from 2nd to 5th October 2025 at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts, Bengaluru, concluded with great success and remarkable participation from talented players across the state.
- [Karnataka State Women’s Championship 2025](https://karnatakachess.com/karnataka-state-womens-championship-2025/): Dakshina Kannada’s Arushi Severin Helen Dsilva Crowned Woman State Champion Bengaluru, August 17, 2025.
- [Siddhanth Poonja Secure Silver at Under 13 Nationals championship 2025](https://karnatakachess.com/under-13-nationals-championship-2025/): Siddhanth Poonja from Bangalore ,Karnataka has bagged the second place in 38th Under 13 Nationals championship 2025 held in Madgaon, Goa from Sep 3-Sep 9.In the tough battle between the players, Siddhanth scored 9 out of 11 securing the silver medal making state proud.With this he is now qualified as an official player representing India in the upcoming Asian and World Cadet Siddhanth is an 8th grade student of Sindhi High school,Hebbal.
- [GM Pranav Anand cross 2600 rating !!!](https://karnatakachess.com/gm-pranav-anand-cross-2600-rating/): Indian Grandmaster Pranav Anand recently crossed the 2600 FIDE rating barrier in August 2025, becoming the first player from Karnataka to do so. 
- [Yuvanesh & Shreya are State U-13 champions 2025](https://karnatakachess.com/yuvanesh-shreya-are-state-u-13-champions-2025-2/): Karnataka State U 13 Chess championship in Hassan: Yuvanesh and Shreya Rajesh emerge champions
- [Karnataka State U-07 Open & Girls Chess Championship – 2025](https://karnatakachess.com/karnataka-state-u-07-open-girls-chess-championship-2025/): 3-Day Karnataka State U-07 Open & Girls Chess Championship – 2025 held from May 9th to 11th at BSS Vidyodaya School,Ramaiah Rd, Krishnamurthy Puram, Mysuru.
- [1st Khannur Karnataka State FIDE Rated Open Chess Championship 2025](https://karnatakachess.com/1st-khannur-karnataka-state-fide-rated-open-chess-championship-2025/): In a landmark moment for Karnataka chess, 15-year-old Akshaya Sathi emerged as the champion of the 1st Khannur Karnataka State FIDE Rated Open Chess Championship 2025, held from July 1st to 4th at the Lotus Convention Centre, Ramamurthy Nagar, Bangalore. Akshaya clinched the title on tiebreaks, becoming the first-ever female player to win the Karnataka State Open Chess Championship.
- [Pratitee Wins Gold & Aadya bags Silver at FIDE World Cup 2025 at Batumi, Georgia (23rd Jun-2nd Jul).](https://karnatakachess.com/pratitee-wins-gold-aadya-bags-silver-at-fide-world-cup-2025-at-batumi-georgia-23rd-jun-2nd-jul/): Pratitee Bordoloi, a student of Shishya BEML Public School, and Aadya Gowda, a student at Cambridge International School, brought laurels to Karnataka by becoming the champion and runner-up respectively at the recently concluded Under 12 Girls FIDE World Cup Chess tournament in Batumi, Georgia. Both Pratitee and Aadya remained at the top of the leaderboard in their respective group matches. Pratitee remained unbeaten at the group stage, scoring 6.5/7 in Group B, while Aadya managed to finish at the top of her group, scoring 6/7 in Group A. Facing each other for the ultimate crown, Pratitee outshined Aadya, defeating her in both classical matches to become the ultimate winner, clinching gold. It is worth mentioning that Pratitee was the runner-up in the FIDE World Cup 2024. Both players were shortlisted for the esteemed tournament as they were the first and second runners-up during the 37th National Under 11 Girls Chess Championship held in Hyderabad last year. Apart from a trophy and certificate, Pratitee will be awarded a MacBook, while Aadya will receive an iPhone.
- [Karnataka Young Stars Dazzle at 38th National Under-9 Chess Championship 2025](https://karnatakachess.com/karnataka-young-stars-dazzle-at-38th-national-under-9-chess-championship-2025/): Karnataka's budding chess prodigies shone brightly at the 38th National Under-9 Chess Championship held in Gurugram from June 15 to 21. Competing against top talent from across the country, they delivered stellar performances in both the Open and Girls categories.
- [Aaditya Ranjan Sahu & Arushi Severin Helen D Silva are State U-15 champions 2025](https://karnatakachess.com/aaditya-ranjan-sahu-arushi-severin-helen-d-silva-are-state-u-15-champions-2025/): Karnataka State Under 15 FIDE Rated Open Championship was won by Aaditya Ranjan Sahu, he scored 7.5 points out of 9 rounds followed by Abhay Hippargi, Yuvanesh A, Vivaan Sachdev were selected from Karnataka for Nationals Under 15 Open championship and Karnataka State Under 15 FIDE Rated Girls Championship was won by Arushi Severin Helen D Silva, she scored 8.5 points out of 9 rounds followed by Akshaya Sathi, Pratitee Bordoloi, Shreya Rajesh were selected from Karnataka for Nationals Under 15 Girls championship.
- [FREE Chess Camp for U07-U09 started at Mysore.](https://karnatakachess.com/free-chess-camp-for-u07-u09-started-at-mysore/): The free coaching camp for state champions in Under 7 and Under9 categories started off to flying colours today at BSS Vidyalaya College Mysore.
- [Karnataka State Chess Championship for the Visually Challenged 2025](https://karnatakachess.com/karnataka-state-chess-championship-for-the-visually-challenged-2025/)
- [Saanvika B V, Sanvitha A Shetty are State U-09 GIRLS Chess Champions 2025](https://karnatakachess.com/saanvika-b-v-sanvitha-a-shetty-are-state-u-09-girls-chess-champions-2025/)
- [Shreyansh Das, Saksham Pandey are State U-09 OPEN Chess Champions 2025](https://karnatakachess.com/shreyansh-das-saksham-pandey-saanvika-b-v-sanvitha-a-shetty-are-state-u-09-open-girls-champions-2025/)
- [Pratitee Wins Two Silver Medals in Western Asian Chess Championship 2025](https://karnatakachess.com/pratitee-wins-two-silver-medals-in-western-asian-chess-championship-2025/): Pratitee Bordoloi, a student of Shishya BEML Public School Bengaluru, made the nation proud by winning two Silver medals at the recently concluded Western Asian Youth Chess Championship 2025 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, in the U12 Girls Category. She secured her first medal in the Rapid format, scoring 6.5/7 points. Despite scoring the same points as the winner from Russia and having equal points across all tie-breaks, she had to settle for silver as her opponent was higher seeded. In the Classical format, she scored 7.5/9 to claim her second silver medal for the country. The tournament saw participation from nine countries, including Russia and Uzbekistan.
- [Candidate Master. Samarth J Rao got Postal Assistant post (Level-4) at  Honnavara Post office.](https://karnatakachess.com/candidate-master-samarth-j-rao-got-postal-assistant-post-llevel-4-at-honnavara-post-office/): Central Government given this post in recognition of his chess achievements recruitment under meritorious sports person quota. Congrats Samarth .... KSCA wishes him good luck for his future career and passion of chess.
- [2nd Namma Bengaluru International GRANDMASTERS OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT 2025](https://karnatakachess.com/2nd-namma-bengaluru-international-grandmasters-open-chess-tournament-2025/)
- [Nakshatra Gumudavelly Wins National Schools U-09 Girls Chess Championship 2025.](https://karnatakachess.com/nakshatra-gumudavelly-wins-national-u-09-girls-chess-championship-2025/): The 13th National Chess Championship 2025, held from January 17 to 21 at Sri Prakash Synergy School (SPSS), Peddapuram, concluded successfully on Tuesday.   In all there were 1216 children representing 28 states and union territories took part in the 13th national schools chess championship covering 12 categories namely under 7, 9, 11,13,15,17 open and girls. It is quite curious to note that 563 no of children (almost 50 per cent) were FIDE rated in these 5 days event organized by Andhra Chess Association from January 17 to 21, 2025.Sri Prakash Synergy School in Peddapuram provided wonderful playing halls and waiting rooms, accommodation and canteen facility for all the players and the accompanying persons.
- [Ambika Masagi of Dharwad wins Silver in 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Game, Malaysia 1-8th Dec 2024](https://karnatakachess.com/ambika-masagi-of-dharwad-wins-silver-in-10th-asia-pacific-deaf-game-malaysia-1-8th-dec-2024/): A BE graduate Ambika won silver medal in women's individual blitz chess, and bronze in mixed team rapid chess events.
- [Samarth J Rao wins Silver in 2nd Asian Chess Championship for Disabilities 2024](https://karnatakachess.com/samarth-j-rao-wins-silver-in-2nd-asian-chess-championship-for-disabilities-2024/): The 2nd Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities 2024 was held from November 10–17, 2024, at the Bridges Hotel in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The tournament attracted 79 players from 7 countries across Asia, showcasing immense talent and competitive spirit. Organized by the Kyrgyz Chess Union and the Asian Chess Federation, the championship provided a platform for chess players with disabilities—blind, physically disabled, and hearing impaired—to demonstrate their intellectual prowess and resilience.
- [The triumph of Karnataka players in the 37th U11 Nationals at Hyderabad!](https://karnatakachess.com/the-triumph-of-karnataka-players-in-the-37th-u11-nationals-at-hyderabad/): Pratitee Bordoloi bagged the SILVER with 9.5/11 points , Aadya Gowda clinched BRONZE with 9/11 points, Shreya Rajesh scored 8.5/11 securing 6th rank, Aadya Ranganath scored 8/11 points securing 9th rank, Indusheetala N scored 8/11 points securing 12th rank. Leah Joseph scored 7.5/11 securing 16th rank, Anvitha Sathi scored 7.5/11 securing 20th rank in 37th MPL U11 National Chess Championship 2024 held at Hyderabad, Balayogi GMC Sports Indoor Stadium from Oct 4th to Oct 10th, 2024.
- [Koneru Humpy wins World Rapid Chess Title, R Vaishali claims Bronze at World Blitz Championship](https://karnatakachess.com/koneru-humpy-wins-world-rapid-chess-title-r-vaishali-claims-bronze-at-world-blitz-championship/): Koneru Humpy becomes second woman to win World Rapid Chess title twice, Koneru Humpy scored a decisive win over Irene Sukandar in the final round on Sunday to clinch the World Rapid Chess Championship title for the second time in her career.
- [18-Year-Old Gukesh Becomes Youngest-Ever Undisputed Chess World Champion](https://karnatakachess.com/18-year-old-gukesh-becomes-youngest-ever-undisputed-chess-world-champion/): 18-year-old Indian GM Gukesh Dommaraju is the World Chess Champion after the defending title holder GM Ding Liren (32) from China collapsed in game 14 of the 2024 FIDE World Championship. Gukesh won 7.5-6.5,
- [Senior National Arbiters Seminar & Examination in Maddur, Karnataka on 23 & 24 November 2024](https://karnatakachess.com/senior-national-arbiters-seminar-examination-in-maddur-karnataka-on-23-24-november-2024/): Senior National Arbiters Seminar & Examination in Maddur, Karnataka on 23 & 24 November 2024
- [Office bearer of KSCA 2024-2027](https://karnatakachess.com/office-bearer-of-ksca-2024-2027/)
- [India triumphs at 45th Chess Olympiad, winning both Open and Women’s competitions](https://karnatakachess.com/india-triumphs-at-45th-chess-olympiad-winning-both-open-and-womens-competitions/): India has come a long way since Vishy Anand paved the way for the new generation of chess players. Young talents have emerged and grown to become some of the top players in the world. Gukesh D triumphed at the Candidates Tournament earlier this year, and now India has completely dominated the 45th Chess Olympiad.
- [Ayaan Phutane shines at Commonwealth – Sri Lanka](https://karnatakachess.com/ayaan-phutane-shines-at-commonwealth-sri-lanka/): In a remarkable display of skill and determination, 8-year-old chess prodigy Ayaan Phutane student of 21K Schools, Bangalore has captured international attention by winning two gold and one silver medal in under 8 open category at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2024 held in Sri Lanka.
- [Karnataka Kids Shine in Commonwealth Chess Championship in Sri Lanka](https://karnatakachess.com/karnataka-kids-shine-in-commonwealth-chess-championship-in-sri-lanka/): Karnataka Kids had a remarkable performance at the recently concluded Commonwealth Chess tournament in Sri Lanka, winning 5 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze medals.
- [37th National U-7 Chess Championships-2024 @ Mysore 1st-5th Sept under way.](https://karnatakachess.com/37th-national-u-7-chess-championships-2024-mysore-1st-5th-sept-under-way/): HH Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar inaugurates 6th round of 37th National U-7 Chess Championships-2024 @ Mysore which is in-progress at Sambrama Conventiona Hall, Vijay Nagar 2nd Stage, Mysuru, Karnataka from 1st to 5th Sept 2024. 235 Boys and 147 Girls are competing from across India for U-07 National Chess Champion title.
- [CM Samarth J Rao of Honnavar triumphs in Multiple events.](https://karnatakachess.com/cm-samarth-j-rao-of-honnavar-triumphs-in-multiple-events/): Samarth J Rao (1770, KAR) won the Tata Steel 4th All India FIDE Rating Specially abled Chess Championship in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Samarth scored 7.5/9 points to clinch first place in the tournament. Venkata Krishna (1889, AP) also scored 7.5/9 points, but was placed second on tiebreaks. Yesu Babu K (1590, AP) secured 3rd place, scoring 7/9 points. The winner, Samarth, received Rs. 25000. Venkata and Yesu Babu received Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 15,000 each. The top 3 position holders of Open and Women's category received ChessBase 17!
- [Siddhanth Poonja & Pratitee shine at Almaty,  Kazhakhsthan](https://karnatakachess.com/siddhanth-poonja-pratitee-shine-at-almaty-kazhakhsthan/): India is off to a great start at 26th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2024 at Almaty, Kazhakhsthan. In the Rapid event, Karnataka kids won Gold and Silver in Rapid events. Pratitee Bordoloi scored 6.5/7, remained undefeated and claimed the Gold medal convincingly. Siddhanth Poonja scored 6/7 to secure the Silver medal in Under-12 Open.
- [Gukesh D wins Candidates 2024.](https://karnatakachess.com/gukesh-d-wins-candidates-2024/): 17-year-old Indian prodigy 🇮🇳 Gukesh D makes history as the youngest-ever player to win the #FIDECandidates. Gukesh will chaallenge Ding Liren from China for world chess championshhip title in November. Karnataka State Chess Association congratulates Gukesh and wishes him for the upcoming WCC match  
- [Chess library at KSCA office, Coming soooon………..!](https://karnatakachess.com/chess-library-at-ksca-office-coming-soooon/):  
- [Shri. Anantha DP elected as Vice-President AICF](https://karnatakachess.com/shri-anantha-dp-elected-as-vice-president-aicf/)
- [Yuvanesh secured 2nd position in National School U-13 Open Category.](https://karnatakachess.com/yuvanesh-secured-2nd-position-in-national-school-u-13-open-category/)
- [Bengaluru Girls Shine at U-12 Girls Commonwealth Chess Championship at Melaka, Malaysia.](https://karnatakachess.com/bengaluru-girls-shine-at-u-12-girls-commonwealth-chess-championship-at-melaka-malaysia/): Bengaluru girls Pratitee Bordoloi, Aadya Gowda, and Aadya Ranganath made the city proud by winning the top three prizes at the recently concluded Commonwealth Chess Championship in the Under-12 Girls category at Melaka, Malaysia, on February 27th. Pratitee won the gold, scoring 7.5 out of 9 points, while Aadya G won the silver and Aadya R won the bronze medal with a score of 7 points each. Incidentally, they had won the top three prizes in the same order at the 35th National U9 Chess Championship, making them eligible to participate in the Commonwealth Chess Championship.
- [Nakshatra Wins silver in National Schools U-09 Girls Chess Championship.](https://karnatakachess.com/nakshatra-wins-silver-in-national-schools-u-09-girls-chess-championship/)
- [Pratitee Bordoloi wins National Schools U-11 Girls Chess Championship](https://karnatakachess.com/pratitee-bordoloi-wins-national-schools-u-11-girls-chess-championship/): Pratitee Bordoloi, a student of Shishya BEML Public School, Bengaluru did it again by winning her 3rd National Chess title when she clinched the top spot at the recently concluded 12th National Schools U-11 Girls Chess Championship, at Patna Bihar from 6-10 Feb. She remained unbeaten across the 9 rounds, scoring 8.5 points thus emerging as leaderboard topper. During the process, she earned 69 ELO points which helped her cross 1500 FIDE rating for the first time (1504). It is worth mentioning that her performance rating during the tournament was 1676 as she defeated 8 of her opponents and held the highest rated player of the tournament to a draw. With the win, Pratitee will officially represent India during the Asian School Chess Championship that will be held at Bangkok, Thailand in Dec 2024. After her national win, she is travelling to Melaka (Malaysia) next on 19th February to officially represent India in the Commonwealth Chess Championship, 2023-24.
- [45th Chess Olympiad Torch Handoff Ceremony.](https://karnatakachess.com/45th-chess-olympiad-torch-handoff-ceremony/): 45th Chess Olympiad Torch Handoff Ceremony was initiated from New Delhi, India. KSCA Hon. Secretary Aravind Shastry was present on this occasion with other dignitaries at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
- [Pradhan Mantri Bal Puraskar award for Charvi A](https://karnatakachess.com/pradhan-mantri-bal-puraskar-award-for-charvi-a/): Charvi A of Hassan awarded with Pradhan Mantri Bal Puraskar 2024, in a grand ceremony held at Vigtan Bhavan New Delhi on 22 January HH President Droupadi Murmu presented the award. Charvi is currently woorld no.1 in rating list for Under-11 category.
- [Aadya Ranganath won Broonze in U-10 at Al-Ain UAE](https://karnatakachess.com/aadya-ranganath-won-broonze-in-u-10-at-al-ain-uae/): Aadya Ranganath won Bronze Medal🥉 in Classical Under 10 Girls category in 25th Asian Youth Chess Championship held in Al-Ain, UAE.
- [Inter-District Tournament organized at Davangere.](https://karnatakachess.com/inter-district-tournament-organized-at-davangere/)
- [Pratitee Bordoloi clinched Gold in U-10 Asian Youth Blitz @ Al Ain UAE](https://karnatakachess.com/pratitee-bordoloi-clinched-gold-in-u-10-asian-youth-blitz-al-ain-uae/): Pratitee Bordoloi, a student of Shishya BEML Public School (Bengaluru) made India proud today by winning the Gold Medal in the recently concluded U10 Girls Asian Youth Blitz Chess Championships 2023, held at Al Ain (UAE) on 17 Dec. Competing against opponents from over 35+ Asian countries, Pratitee scored 7.5/9 to emerge as the leaderboard topper. She is also representing India in the Classical format (90 Min + 30 sec) where the final results will be declared on 22nd Dec.
- [FIDE Trainer Seminar at Bangalore](https://karnatakachess.com/fide-trainer-seminar-at-bangalore/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation, FIDE Trainer (FT) seminar and examination was hosted by Karnataka State Chess Association, it was held from 24th Nov to 26th Nov at Sauharda Hall, CSI Compound, SR Nagar, Bangalore.
- [FIDE Deputy Chair- Dana Reizniece-Ozola Inaugurates Chess in Schools at Mandya.](https://karnatakachess.com/fide-deputy-chair-dana-reizniece-ozola-inaugurates-chess-in-schools-at-mandya/): Deputy Chairperson of FIDE Management Board Ms. Dana Reizniece-Ozola visited Mandya to inaugurate Chess in Schools program, the event was hosted by Bangalore Urban District Chess Association, AICF Treasurer Shri Naresh Sharma was present along with KSCA and Chess in Schools dignitaries on the occasion.
- [Kashvi’s First International Open FIDE Rated Rapid tournament](https://karnatakachess.com/kashvis-first-international-open-fide-rated-rapid-tournament/): Kashvi's First International Open FIDE Rated Rapid Chess tournament with 26L Prize money. There highest event in Indian Chess history for Rapid Rated chess tournament.
- [Pratitee Bordoloi, Siddhi Rao and Siddhanth Poonja Triumphs at National U-11](https://karnatakachess.com/pratitee-bordoloi-siddhi-rao-and-siddhanth-poonja-triumphs-at-national-u-11/): Pratitee Bordoloi of Karnataka scored 9.5 points and won the National Under 11 Girls Chess Championship and received cash prize of Rs 80,000 and a glittering Trophy. Siddhi Rao of Karnataka scored 9 points and clinched Runner up prize.
- [1st BANGALORE INTERNATIONAL GRANDMASTERS OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT – 2024](https://karnatakachess.com/1st-bangalore-international-grandmasters-open-chess-tournament-2024/): Click to Download Prospectus
- [Apoorv Kamble stood 6th in National Junior U19 championship at Ahmedabad.](https://karnatakachess.com/apoorv-kamble-stood-6th-in-national-junior-u19-championship-at-ahmedabad/)
- [FIDE Trainers’ Seminar @ Bengaluru from 24-26 Nov](https://karnatakachess.com/fide-trainers-seminar-bengaluru-from-24-26-nov/): All India Chess Federation is pleased to announce the five FIDE Trainer Seminars as per the appended schedule and it’s a great opportunity for the Coaches/Trainers to secure their FIDE Trainer titles
- [Sanvitha Shetty & Nakshatra Gumudavelly are National U07 Silver & Bronze Winners 2023](https://karnatakachess.com/sanvitha-shetty-nakshatra-gumudavelly-are-national-u07-silver-bronze-winners-2023/)
- [Press Meet – 1st Bangalore International GM event 2024](https://karnatakachess.com/press-meet-1st-bangalore-international-gm-event-2024/): Press Meet of 1st Bangalore International GM event to be held from January 18, 2024 to January 26, 2024 held at Karnataka State Chess Association, Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore. The tournament will be hosted by Bangalore Urban District Chess Association under the auspices of FIDE, AICF and KSCA.
- [Siddhanth Poonja & Shriyana S Mallya are State U-13 Boys & Girls Champions for 2023.](https://karnatakachess.com/siddhanth-poonja-shriyana-s-mallya-are-state-u-13-boys-girls-champions-for-2023/): The Karnataka State U-13 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2023 organized by Mysore Chess Centre, Mysore, under the aegis of Karnataka State Chess Association, was inaugurated by Sri. D.P. Anantha, President, Karnataka State Chess Association with Karnataka's first Grand Master M.S. Thejkumar by moving the chess pawns and by lighting the lamp. Sri. Aravind Shastri, Secretary, KSCA, Sri. Manjunath Jain, Treasurer, KSCA, Sri. Vikram Das, Proprietor, Dasprakash Paradise Hotel, Sri. C.K. Muralidharan, Freelance Sports Journalist & office bearer MDCA and Sri. Nagendra Muralidhar Vice-president, KSCA, and Promoter, of Mysore Chess Centre were present on this occasion.
- [National Sports Day – 29th Aug Celebration at Kanteerava Stadium](https://karnatakachess.com/national-sports-day-29th-aug-celebration-at-kanteerava-stadium/): "Play Chess & Become Wise" ಚದುರಂಗ ಆಡಿ ಚಟುರರಾಗಿ, was the slogan to celebrate Karnataka State chess day on every year 30th Nov.
- [Apoorv Kamble & Drishtee Ghosh are State U-15 Champions.](https://karnatakachess.com/apoorv-kamble-drishtee-ghosh-are-state-u-15-champions/): The Karnataka State U15 Open and Girls FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2023, hosted by Gulbarga District Chess Association® and Promod’s Chess Academy®, concluded in a whirlwind of strategic brilliance from July 11th to 13th.
- [Aadya Ranganath (Silver), Aadya Gowda (Bronze) in Western Asian U-10 Girls Chp.](https://karnatakachess.com/aadya-ranganath-silver-aadya-gowda-bronze-in-western-asian-u-10-girls-chp/): Aadya Ranganath won the Silver medal and Aadya Gowda won the Bronze medal in Western Asia Under 10 Girls Classical Chess Championship 2023 held at Kyrgyzstan.
- [Pranav Anand won Biel Rapid Tournament](https://karnatakachess.com/pranav-anand-won-biel-rapid-tournament/): Pranav Anand won Biel Rapid Tournament which was held on 16th July 2023. Pranav started as a 7th seed of the Rapid tournament, remained unbeated with 7 wins and 2 draws to tally a score of 8 points to win the Rapid category tournament.
- [Sharan Rao becomes latest IM of Karnataka](https://karnatakachess.com/sharan-rao-becomes-latest-im-of-karnataka/): Sharan Rao earned his final IM norm at Karel Janacek Open, part of 5th Prague Chess Festival and became Karnataka's latest International Master.
- [Isha Sharma finished 6th Place in 49th National Womens Chess Championship 2023](https://karnatakachess.com/isha-sharma-finished-6th-place-in-49th-national-womens-chess-championship-2023/): Isha Sharma finished 6th Place in 49th National Womens Chess Championship 2023 held at Gujarat, awarded with Rs. 2Lac prize money and glittering trophy.
- [Shraddha Somanath won Board Prize GOLD at Pondicherry](https://karnatakachess.com/shraddha-somanath-won-board-prize-gold-medal-at-1st-national-schools-team-chess-championship-2023-at-pondicherry/): Shraddha Somanath of Greenwood High International School Bengaluru, won Board Prize GOLD Medal at 1st National Schools Team Chess Championship 2023 at Pondicherry.
- [Prasiddhi Bhat Won silver medal in SGFI Chess tournament](https://karnatakachess.com/prasiddhi-bhat-won-silver-medal-in-sgfi-chess-tournament/): Prasiddhi Bhat Won silver medal in board prize at recently held SGFI Chess tournament in Delhi by Scoring 5.5 out of 6 rounds.

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- [🏆 Leading by Example – KSCA Secretary GM Tejkumar Triumphs in Singapore 🏆](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-leading-by-example-ksca-secretary-gm-tejkumar-triumphs-in-singapore-%f0%9f%8f%86/): The Karnataka State Chess Association (KSCA) proudly congratulates GM Tejkumar, Hon. Secretary of KSCA, on his outstanding victory at the 2nd DAV – Go Checkmate International Chess Prix 2026, held in Singapore.
- [🏆 9th Karnataka State Schools Chess Championship 2026 Concludes Successfully ♟️](https://karnatakachess.com/%f0%9f%8f%86-9th-karnataka-state-schools-chess-championship-2026-concludes-successfully-%e2%99%9f%ef%b8%8f/): The 9th Karnataka State Schools Chess Championship 2026 concluded successfully at Sri Hale Mariamma Sabha Bhavana, Kapu, organized by Sri Narayana Guru School of Chess, Kapu, under the sponsorship of Affiliens Technology, Mangaluru, with the support of Sri Hale Mariamma Temple, Kapu.
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2. Address: No.25, Kanteerava Stadium, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001.
 
3. The formation of the Society: Formed on 13th February, 2006.
 
4. Financial Year: 1st April to 31st March.
 
5.The working hours of the Association: 11am – 5 pm.
 
6. Office Bearers of KSCA: The President, The Vice President, The Secretary, The Treasurer, The Joint-Secretary. All posts are Honorary without any honorarium.
 
7. The objectives of the Society:      7.1. To encourage, promote, develop, and stabilize the game of chess and to  conduct tournaments in the State of Karnataka.
 
    7.2. To organize District/State/National and International level tournaments.
 
    7.3. To act as the apex body of affiliated members and supervise and coordinate the chess activities in the State of Karnataka.
 
    7.4. To seek affiliation with All India Chess Federation and select the players and teams to represent Karnataka in National championships, and if necessary, finance the visits by such teams, players and officials.
 
    7.5. To facilitate training programs for chess players across Karnataka.
 
    7.6. To supervise and encourage District Associations / Academies / Schools /Corporates to conduct tournaments by providing tournament guidelines and necessary support.
 
    7.7. To form rules and guidelines for smooth conduct of tournaments. The activities would be purely charitable in nature and not motivated by  profit. The benefit of the objectives would be available to the general public irrespective of caste, creed, religion or sex.
 
    7.8. Fund collection: To collect funds by way of Fees, Promotion, subscription, charity, donation, Grant, subsidy, deposit etc. from members, public, State/Central Governments and Private Agencies, Banks and Corporate Bodies towards the objects of association.
 
    7.9. Payments: To pay towards staff salary, Rent, maintenance charges, meeting expenses, Trainer Fee, Affiliation Fee, Travelling expense, Cash Prize to winners, Tournament expense, Entry Fee of Karnataka players to participate in National championship, and any other expense which are towards objects of association.
 
8. Duties and Responsibilities of the Executive Committee  
President: The President shall preside over all meetings and in case of equality of votes, he shall have a casting vote. If, in the opinion of the President, any emergency has arisen in the affairs of KSCA which requires any measure, immediate action should be taken. He may take such action as he deems necessary and report the same in the next Meeting.
 
Vice Presidents: The Vice President shall preside over all the meetings of the   Managing Committee in the absence of the President. In the absence of any Vice President, any one of the eligible members shall be proposed to the chair.
 
Secretary: He is the custodian of all movable and immovable properties of the association. He shall exercise all such powers conferred by the General Body and Executive Committee and will issue notices of the Meetings and record the Minutes of the Meetings. He shall be in charge of the day to day administration of the Association and communicate the conduct of tournaments to players and affiliated members. He shall convene Executive Committee Meetings and General Body Meetings and implement the policies and decisions of State Associations.
 
The Secretary along with Treasurer will be responsible for the Funds of the Association and for the preparation of the Annual Budget, Annual Report, Audited Balance Sheet and Statement of Receipts and Expenditures and place the same for the approval of General Body in the Annual General Body Meeting. After the conclusion of the Annual General Body Meeting, the Secretary shall,  before the due date in effect, file the Statutory Returns with various tax authorities.
 
The Secretary shall be empowered to incur contingent expenditure of Rs.20,000/- He shall be competent to submit proposals to the Governments in respect of State, National and International Tournaments and also appoint Officials for such Tournaments.
 
Joint Secretary: Joint Secretaries shall assist the Secretary in discharging duties and carry out the work of the Association as may be assigned to them by the Committee/Secretary.
 
Treasurer: The Treasurer, along with the Secretary, shall exercise general supervision over the funds of the Association and advise the General Body as regards its financial policy. The Treasurer shall, along with the Secretary, submit to   the General Body at its Annual Meeting, a statement of receipts and expenditure, the balance sheet audited, and the budget for the ensuing year. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of Accounts. He shall maintain various books of accounts. And operate the Bank accounts jointly either with the President or the Secretary.
  9. Conduct of Meetings: The Executive Committee may meet at any time required, for the affairs of the Association, but it shall meet at least once in three months. The General Secretary shall call the meeting in consultation with the President of the Society, issuing notice of not less than three days. The Annual General Body Meeting shall be held every year within six months from the date of closing of the financial year, issuing notice of not less than 21 days.
 
10. Urgent Meeting: In the event of any emergency, the President may, in his discretion, convene an Urgent Meeting of the General Body of KSCA by giving 1 day notice.
 
11. Quorum: The quorum of the General Body Meeting shall be two-third of the total number of members. But, if there is no quorum within half-an hour fixed for the meeting, it shall be adjourned to the same day and hour in the next week and at the same place. But, if there is no quorum again, within half-an hour in the adjourned Meeting, the members present shall be deemed to form the quorum and the subject of the agenda shall be transacted as scheduled.
 
12. Absence: If any member absents himself for 3 consecutive meetings without leave of the Association, he shall automatically cease to be a member of Executive Committee and a new member can be co-opted in the meeting.
 
13. Bank Account: The Executive committee shall open accounts in any bank in the name of the Association and shall be operated by the Treasurer and President or General Secretary.
 
14. Appointment of Auditors: The Auditor shall be appointed in AGM every year, with the consultation of members.
 
15. Office Bearers and their Term and Tenure: The Administration of the affairs of the society shall vest with the Executive Committee elected in the Annual General Body Meeting once in three years. The Executive Committee, which shall be formed by a majority of votes, shall elect the President, 6 Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer and 6 Joint Secretaries. Not more than one office bearer shall be elected from the members of one family. The President can hold office for a maximum period of 9 years with or without a break. The Secretary and the Treasurer shall hold office only for 2 successive/consecutive terms of 3 years each, after which a minimum cooling-off period of 3 years shall apply to seek fresh election to either post. Other Office bearers will be eligible for re- election for any like term. All the office bearers shall cease to hold that post on attaining the age of 70 years.
 
16. Mode of Elections of Office Bearers: (a) Filing of Nominations:
 
Each Affiliated District Association may nominate one person to contest for any one of the posts of the Office bearers. Besides the above nomination, the Members of the Association are entitled to nominate to the post of President.
 
b) Scrutiny of Nominations:
 
The President and Secretary shall nominate the Returning Officer. The Secretary along with the nominated Returning Officer shall scrutinize the Nominations sent by the members for the posts of Office bearers in the ensuring elections, immediately on the closure of the receipt of the Nominations and finalize the list of candidates contesting in the elections for the various posts of office bearers and communicate the List of Candidates to all eligible District Associations at least by giving 3 clear days before the date of elections.
 
(c) The Conduct of Election:
 
Election of all the Members of the Management Committee shall be held once in three years at the   General Body Meeting. The Secretary of the Committee, 21 days before the date of the Annual General Meeting, invite nominations from the list of members for election. The nominations so received from the members shall be kept in safe custody by the Secretary who shall hand them over to the President at the Annual General Meeting. Elections to the committee will be held either by secret ballot or by show of hands as the majority of members decide.                                           
The existing office bearers shall have no voting rights in the Election of Office bearers. Only the 2 representatives named by each of the District Associations alone are eligible to cast their votes. The voting shall be by secret ballots. Immediately after the casting of votes, the polled votes will be counted and results will be announced.
17. Executive Committee
     The Executive Committee shall be the Executive Body of the KSCA and is vested with all powers to   administer the KSCA.
     The Powers of the Executive Committee are:
 
 
         (i) To sanction expenditure of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five lakhs only) at a time.
         (ii) To hear and decide the issues referred to it by the office bearers or Affiliated Members.
         (iii) To grant provisional affiliation to new members dedicated for the development and promotion of chess activities in any newly formed areas.
         (iv) To disaffiliate any Member of the KSCA for the misconduct or for nonpayment of affiliation fee or being non- functioning association.
         (v) To constitute Sub-Committees for any specific requirements.
         (vi) To institute/discontinue/rename and enact Rules and Regulation for the Organization smooth and successful conduct of various State Championships and Tournaments, Seminars, Technical Conferences, Coaching Camps and the Code of conduct of players / of Organizers of Championships / Tournaments.
         (vii) To fix Travelling and other Allowances incurred by the office bearers of KSCA in discharging their duties in the affairs of KSCA.
         (viii) To enquire into the misconduct attributed to the affiliated members and take necessary and appropriate decision.
         (ix) To take disciplinary action against officials and players concerning the charges leveled.
         (x) To frame and/or amend the code of conduct for Organizers of Tournaments, Players, Managers of Teams, Coaches, Instructors, Arbiters and other Officials. 18. Amendments to the Memorandum and By-Laws:
The amendment to the Memorandum and the By-laws of the Karnataka  State Chess Association shall be    made in AGM or in special Meeting with majority or not less than three-fourth of members present at the Meeting. The amended Bye-Law shall come into effect immediately and the adopted amendments shall be registered with the Registrar of Societies.
19. Enrolment of Members:
19.1 District Associations:
      The District Chess Associations can become members or continue to be members if they have written constitution, hold periodic election of office bearers and AGM, submit audited accounts, conduct annual   district championships and pay the annual affiliation fee before the due date as per prevailing financial Regulation.
 
19.2 Honorary Member:
     The General Body may by a majority of two thirds can elect as an Honorary Member any person who is interested in the game and rendered significant services to it but without voting rights.
 
19.3 Academies:
     The Chess Academies can become member without voting rights subject to attested by their District Chess Associations and pay the annual affiliation fee  before due date as per the prevailing financial Regulation.
 
20. Code of Conduct for the organizers of Tournaments and affiliated members:
    The following will be construed as misconduct:
 
    a) Withholding of prizes, whether in cash or in kind, announced for Championships.
    b) Not providing requisite facilities for smooth conduct of Tournaments.
    c) Non-payment of the share of entry fees, fee from prize money and other dues to the KSCA.
    d) Passing derogatory remarks in public or any unnecessary allegations on any office-bearers or affiliates of KSCA.              
    e) Offering or attempting to offer or receiving or attempting to receive any consideration in cash, kind or otherwise to influence the results of games or tournaments.
    f) Failure to perform the functions and duties in an impartial and responsible manner.
    g) Failure to send the results together with the report of tournaments and Championships within the prescribed time limit.  21. Code of Conduct for the players:
     a) Players shall resist from indulging in any act detrimental to the interests of game nor shall they enter/spearhead any movement against the Association. They shall also not pass any derogatory remarks in public or to the press about the association.
     b) Players shall co-operate with the organizers of tournaments, in all matters and strictly abide by the Rules and Regulations of Tournaments and during coaching camps.
     c) Players shall present themselves for Medical Test to determine their age at any time when called upon to do so by Association or its affiliates. “The KSCA will have the powers to arrange for Medical test to determine the age of any player at any time if there is a suspicion.
     d) Offering or attempting to offer or receiving or attempting to receive any consideration in cash, kind or otherwise to influence the results of games or tournaments.
     e) Players desirous of participating in any National championships as a Regular/special entry should have participated in their respective age group of the state championship conducted in the previous year. However, the KSCA shall have the right to accept or reject any such requests.
22. Vacancies:
The vacancies of Office Bearers that may arise by resignation, death or otherwise shall be filled by the President and such nominated person shall hold the office till the next General Body Meeting. The next  General Body Meeting can either continue the arrangement or elect a person from among the General Body to the vacant office for the remaining period of the full term. In case of vacancy of the President, the Executive Committee / General Body shall fill the vacancy (could be anybody and not necessarily from Executive Committee/General Body) for the remainder of the term.
 
23. Dissolution:
  If at any time, on the recommendation of the Executive committee, the General Body meeting resolves to wind up the Association by votes of not less than two third of the members present personally or proxy, the association shall be dissolved with Liabilities being nil and all assets remaining shall be transferred to similar other association registered under the  Act, which has similar objectives or to the Government upon such terms and conditions, as may be mutually agreed upon.
24.Jurisdiction:
All or any dispute/s touching or arising out of these rules shall be decided at the Courts situated at Bengaluru.
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YES YES YES 8 25092480 ARUN.D FA M Mysore arun205.mysore@gmail.com 9535436066 211059KA2023 13320KSCA2023 YES YES YES 9 25105124 Ashutosh Sahu FA M Bangalore ashutoshchess1@gmail.com 8269091115 61746KA2021 17507KSCA2024 YES YES YES 10 25729837 Basavaraja M FA M Ballari basuroop@gmail.com 8884562789 43532KA2021 10036KSCA2023 YES YES YES 11 25921819 Kamate Jameel Dastagir FA M BELAGAVI jameelkamate@gmail.com 9844350933 51752KA2021 10047KSCA2023 YES YES YES 12 25712870 Karthik R FA M Bengaluru karthik.rox.in@gmail.com 9036711136 40242KA2021 10044KSCA2023 YES YES YES 13 25008706 Karthik Shetty FA M Mangalore highvoltagemercurymind@gmail.com 9880399906 10803KA2021 17495KSCA2024 YES YES YES 14 5008298 Manjunath Jain FA M MANDYA manjuchess@gmail.com 9036464600 9028KA2021 13473KSCA2023 YES YES YES 15 5062438 Meghana S Belavadi FA F BANGALORE meghana.s.belavadi@gmail.com 9886201993 213652KA2023 17574KSCA2024 YES NO YES 16 25712063 Murugasundaram K FA M Bengaluru kmurugasundaram@yahoo.com 9980852725 40102KA2021 10034KSCA2023 YES YES YES 17 5062489 Namratha, G M FA M Bangalore Urban namrathagm15@gmail.com 8105903035 214589KA2023 13482KSCA2023 YES YES YES 18 25637843 Omkar S Dandoti FA M Gulbarga omkardandoti@yahoo.com 9886100178 181941KA2023 10152KSCA2023 YES YES YES 19 25093754 Rahul Mayur Sharma FA M Bangalore rahulsharma17@rediffmail.com 9742225583 6623KA2021 10035KSCA2023 YES YES YES 20 45051518 Raghavendra M V FA M MANDYA igiraghu@gmail.com 9481674011 22330KA2021 13269KSCA2023 YES YES YES 21 25015621 Ravi Kiran D J FA M Mysore ravikirandj1994@gmail.com 8553128118 20709KA2021 10038KSCA2023 YES YES YES 22 25998994 Sachin R B FA M Kalaburagi sachinrb28@gmail.com 8105810606 61238KA2021 12872KSCA2023 YES YES YES 23 33458316 Sahana Subramanya FA F Bangalore sahana.dixit@gmail.com 9886224025 116376KA2022 10042KSCA2023 YES YES YES 24 5067324 Sakshath U K FA M Udupi chesssaksha@gmail.com 8748029018 23401KA2021 10129KSCA2023 YES YES YES 25 5075033 Shripad K V FA M Dharwad kvsripad@yahoo.co.in 9886497747 9901KA2021 10000KSCA2023 YES YES YES 26 25066404 Somanath Krishnarao FA M BENGALURU chesssoma@gmail.com 9243103305 10918KA2021 13454KSCA2023 YES YES YES 27 25710451 Soundarya U K FA F Udupi uksoundarya@gmail.com 9731230323 39892KA2021 10139KSCA2023 YES YES YES 28 45050090 Sudeep S FA M Bengaluru s_sudeep@icloud.com 9483306090 22024KA2021 10043KSCA2023 YES YES YES 29 45028320 Suresh Babu M H FA M Chickballapur pchessacademy@gmail.com 9740128888 19964KA2021 10056KSCA2023 YES YES YES 30 25712950 Suresh J FA M Chaamaraajanagara aiieasuresh@gmail.com 9448248182 40254KA2021 17575KSCA2024 YES YES YES 31 33457930 Swapna Shivakumar FA F Bangalore swap.gem81@gmail.com 9900185808 116556KA2022 10028KSCA2023 YES YES YES 32 45084572 Aakash G Madiwalar SNA M Belagavi chesswithaakash8@gmail.com 8310259025 25821KA2021 10053KSCA2023 YES YES YES 33 25741063 Abhilash T SNA M MYSURU abhilasht.t9@gmail.com 6361393925 210535KA2023 13283KSCA2023 YES YES YES 34 46631291 Archit Saigal SNA M Bengaluru architsaigal@gmail.com 8971357279 6129KA2021 13476KSCA2023 YES YES YES 35 5090288 Babu J Poojary SNA M Udupi siddivinayakachess1122@gmail.com 9448547958 15064KA2021 17490KSCA2024 YES YES YES 36 88199770 Balahemalatha K SNA M Bangalore balahemalatha.k@gmail.com 8277027548 200836KA2023 13361KSCA2023 YES YES YES 37 46698205 Bharath M SNA M Mysore bharathchess95@gmail.com 9535750002 15328KA2021 13460KSCA2023 YES YES YES 38 33340609 Chandan Gowda SNA M Ramanagara chanduchess122@gmail.com 7204779698 78767KA2021 17587KSCA2024 YES YES YES 39 5044855 Darshan V P S SNA M Mysore darshanvps93@gmail.com 8618075901 210826KA2023 13359KSCA2023 YES YES YES 40 25703684 Denzil Cutinha SNA M Dakshina Kannada denzilcutinha07@gmail.com 9108491341 215915KA2023 13534KSCA2023 YES YES YES 41 150267834 Ethiraju, Srinivas SNA M Bengaluru e.srinivasa@gmail.com 8217339485 200464KA2023 13367KSCA2023 YES YES YES 42 5013216 Girish Bachikar SNA M Belagavi gbachikar@gmail.com 8050160834 9930KA2021 10075KSCA2023 YES YES YES 43 25921797 Jadhav Saksham SNA M Belagavi chesswithsaksham21@gmail.com 7899425214 200880KA2023 12966KSCA2023 YES YES YES 44 5043670 Karthik H S SNA M Bangalore karthik.sadashiva@gmail.com 9019939946 204417KA2023 13299KSCA2023 YES YES YES 45 25087177 Kori Amitanand SNA M Kalaburagi amitkori89@gmail.com 6360397488 12582KA2021 10216KSCA2023 YES YES YES 46 48723282 Lalit Kumar Agarwalla SNA M Bangalore lalit.agarwal@gmail.com 9619872837 119745KA2022 13314KSCA2023 YES YES YES 47 45063818 Mahesh B Rao SNA M Mandya bantychess@gmail.com 9886682907 23424KA2021 10002KSCA2023 YES YES YES 48 88198170 Monika S G SNA F Kalburgi monikasg67@gmail.com 9482549098 214250KA2023 13472KSCA2023 YES NO YES 49 5062462 Muralidhara G K SNA M Bangalore Urban muralidhara_gk@yahoo.com 9901044520 1650KA2021 17512KSCA2024 YES YES YES 50 45014620 Nagaraja Babu M V SNA M Bengaluru Rural kishoraj007@gmail.com 8867608867 211721KA2023 13351KSCA2023 YES YES YES 51 33392820 Namratha H SNA F Bangalore namratharao2000@gmail.com 8549966116 210985KA2023 13316KSCA2023 YES NO YES 52 33345716 Nandan HC SNA M Mandya Nandandhanu.96@gmail.com 8970976052 79155KA2021 17596KSCA2024 Yes YES YES 53 33384185 Naveen Kumar S SNA M Mysuru snaveenpriyanka@gmail.com 9845362799 211359KA2023 13334KSCA2023 YES YES YES 54 88198367 Nayana Kumar SNA M Udupi callnayan123@gmail.com 9972454468 210530KA2023 13282KSCA2023 YES YES YES 55 45001944 Prashanth J Naik SNA M Mangalore prashanthjnaik7@gmail.com 9108928766 15975KA2021 17554KSCA2024 YES YES YES 56 35052535 Rajeev Bhatt SNA M Bangalore rajeevsbhatt@gmail.com 9845226786 123215KA2022 10039KSCA2023 YES YES YES 57 88198189 Rangamani H R SNA F Bangalore URBAN madhuryahr@gmail.com 9845512892 220171KA2023 13896KSCA2023 YES YES YES 58 88198200 Rashmi Sadashiva SNA F Bangalore rashmi.rachi@gmil.com 9632061728 200557KA2023 13368KSCA2023 YES YES YES 59 45064199 Sagar P SNA M MANDYA ss250429@gmail.com 9980239566 23356KA2021 13488KSCA2023 YES YES YES 60 5067375 Shashank Udupa K R SNA M Shivamogga shashankudupa1510@gmail.com 6364053246 213322KA2023 13456KSCA2023 YES YES YES 61 25122126 Shridhar V SNA M Mandya shridharchess64@gmailcom 8073731613 63719KA2021 17517KSCA2024 YES YES YES 62 88199789 Shrinidhi KV SNA M Bengaluru Urban talk2shrinidhi20@gmail.com 9916405251 207343KA2023 13287KSCA2023 YES YES YES 63 5053420 Shripad Chidambur Hegde SNA M DAVANAGERE hegde.shripad@yahoo.in 9880903417 231940KA2024 10037KSCA2023 YES YES YES 64 88198227 Sreenidhi M SNA M BANGALORE sreenidhim@gmail.com 9141705091 211984KA2023 13419KSCA2023 YES NO YES 65 25629174 Sripathi Ramaswamy SNA M Bangalore urban sripathi.ccs@gmail.com 9342815926 55335KA2021 13336KSCA2023 YES YES YES 66 25643096 Subodh S Kumar SNA M Udupi subodhs140@gmail.com 8095915947 32443KA2021 13306KSCA2023 YES YES YES 67 25710494 Sudhir S SNA M Bengaluru urban sudhir747@gmail.com 9964599007 39888KA2021 10121KSCA2023 YES YES YES 68 88198235 Sushmitha S C SNA F Bengaluru Urban 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- [History Of Chess in our State](https://karnatakachess.com/history-of-chess/): Karnataka State Chess Association with K Saiprakash at his helm bustled with activities in the early 1980's with special emphasis on encouraging on women's chess. In 1974 Saiprakash organized India's first ever national women's chess championship which was won by Vasanti Khadilkar. In 1978 Bangalore got the KSCA to organized the FIDE women's zonal with Jayashree Khadilkar won to become the India's 1st WIM. In 1982 he turned his attention to organize the inaugural national sub-junior girl's chess championship in the name of the Chikkamagalur district chess association.
- [Karnataka State Chess Association (KSCA)](https://karnatakachess.com/): Karnataka State Chess Association(KSCA) with K Saiprakash at his helm bustled with activities in the early 1980's with special emphasis on encouraging on women's chess.

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