Step into a world where camaraderie, fun, and friendship take center stage,
and competition fades into the background.
Rediscover the joy of playing chess with us at the Bangalore Chess Club.
Join for the sheer delight of the game - where every move brings not just strategy, but smiles.
Play chess, embrace the joy!
The Bangalore Chess Club, is a vibrant and passionate community of chess enthusiasts in the heart of Bangalore, Karnataka.
Established with the goal of promoting and nurturing the intellectually
stimulating game of chess, this club has grown to become a hub for players of all ages
and skill levels.
With a rich history of hosting meetups across parks, cafes, malls and other lively spaces, the Bangalore Chess Club is where strategy meets camaraderie, and where knights, rooks, and queens come to life on the 64 squares.
Whether you're a novice looking to learn the game or a seasoned grandmaster honing your skills,
the Bangalore Chess Club welcomes all to be a part of its enduring legacy in the world of chess.
Chessbase India: A Public Simul in the centre of Garuda Mall, Bangalore. This was the second edition with IM Rakesh Kulkarni playing against 20 players selected via qualifiers and lucky draw. In 2022, we had GM Thejkumar who played the same event at this venue.
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The Hindu: Bangalore Chess Club creates an enjoyable and informal atmosphere for players of all ages, diverging from the intense competitive chess environment. The club fosters a setting where participants from various age groups can relish the game.
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Hindustan Times: World Chess Day, established by UNESCO in 1966 and celebrated on July 20, promotes global chess growth. In Bengaluru, increased participation during the pandemic showcases rising interest, especially among children. Bangalore Chess Club playing a key part in it's promotion.
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Chess Enthusiast
One of my favourite quotes is this one by Margaret Mead - “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it's the only thing that ever has." - I truly believe the Bangalore Chess Club is a great example of what a few committed individuals can accomplish! They have and continue to rapidly create a vibrant chess community in Bangalore!
Chess Parent
Bangalore Chess Club has been a remarkable part of my 6-year-old's chess learning journey. The organizers' warmth and support have made the weekend meet-ups memorable. My son eagerly anticipates every event, where he not only hones his chess skills but also makes new friends. This club is more than just a place to play; it's a nurturing community that encourages growth and fun.
Chess Promoter
Bangalore Chess Club engineered this wonderful idea of Chess in Cafés in Bangalore. You can see or experience great energy and chess vibes like never before in these events held on weekends. It has element of focus, fun, thrill & joy! Making moves while you sip a beverage or have a bite of sumptuous snack is just Legendary. Kudos to BCC Team
Chess Enthusiast
The community is lively , tournaments are a frenzy , competitions that drove my growth and a journey where I met many friends. The special thing abt the place is that they try new places and based on the feedback they promptly respond to it which makes the place even better.
Chess Player, Coach
Just love the different activities (meet-ups, love streams, tournaments) conducted regularly by the Bangalore Chess Club. Safe to say BCC is the biggest entity of chess in Bangalore now.
Chess Enthusiast
I recently shifted from mumbai, thought I will miss Mumbai Chessbase India chessclub. But little did I know that the Bangalore chessclub would fulfill this gap. There is something to look forward to on the weekend. It's lovely, and a good opportunity to interact with people of similar interest.
Chess Parent
Bangalore Chess club meet ups are a great way for chess lovers to meet and play games. They are organised very meticulously by a small group of highly motivated individuals. The event provides great learning opportunities for youngsters to prepare for FIDE rated events. Kudos to BCC for giving great platform for Bangalore chess players to collaborate
Chess Enthusiast
BCC has given me countless memories to cherish, and having something to look forward to on a Sunday morning truly reflects how fun it is. It's undoubtedly the spot for chill chess, meeting incredibly fun folks, and having an amazing time!
Chess Enthusiast
BCC brought a lot of joy into my life via the meetups. It was always super nice and fulfilling to go to the events and play against such a wide age range of people from so many different walks of life. And the WhatsApp group gave me a community of people I can share my enthusiasm for chess for, since most of my other friends iny personal life didn't indulge in this game/sport
Chess Parent
Bangalore Chess club meet ups are a great way for chess lovers to meet and play games. They are organised very meticulously by a small group of highly motivated individuals. The event provides great learning opportunities for youngsters to prepare for FIDE rated events. Kudos to BCC for giving great platform for Bangalore chess players to collaborate
Chess Enthusiast
A community of volunteer Chess enthusiasts whose only aim behind BCC is to have fun while playing the game and promote it equally amongst the young and old ones. Once you attend the offline meetup events you will realise that the passion is contagious.
Bangalore Chess Club is the largest offline Chess Community in India where we aim to promote chess as a non competitive sport across ages and skill levels.
Always striving to make chess fun.