"I should probably come to a Chola camp and start with the kids - their energy is quite infectious and something I really enjoy" - Mr. Vellayan Subbiah, Executive Chaiman, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Because the future of Indian chess begins with access, opportunity and belief right here at home. @Vellayan_S @KanikaSubbiah @FIDE_chess @aicfchess @Rameshchess @ChessbaseIndia @chessgurukul #CholaChess #CSRinitiative #Cholamandalam #FutureGrandmaster #MakeEveryCount #Limitless #ChessIndia #GMNorms

A Podium Finish to Remember! Congratulations to Siddharth Anuj on securing 3rd Place at the National Under-9 Open Chess Championship 2026! A fantastic achievement by the young chess talent! Wishing Siddharth many more victories and milestones ahead. The future looks bright! #CholaChess #SiddharthAnuj #ChessChampion #ChessIndia #NationalChess

The next chapter of international chess begins! Chola Chess proudly presents the First Chola Chess Open International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2026, a FIDE-rated international open tournament offering players an opportunity to achieve GM, IM, WGM and WIM norms. Chennai | Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road 30 October – 7 November 2026 FIDE Swiss System | 9 Rounds Total Prize Fund: ₹50,00,000 Entry Fee: ₹10,000 | No entry fee for GMs and WGMs. The road to Grandmaster glory begins here! #CholaChess #ChessTournament #FIDEChess #Grandmaster #ChessIndia #InternationalChess #GMNorm #IMNorm @chessgurukul_official @chessbaseindia

Where Every Move Inspires Growth! From learning new strategies to building confidence, chess opens doors to endless possibilities. Chola Chess Club brings together passionate minds across Chennai, Bengaluru, and Pune, creating a space to learn, connect, and celebrate the joy of chess. Think deeper. Play smarter. Achieve more! #CholaChess #CSRInitiative #ChessIndia #ChessCommunity #YoungMinds #FutureChampions #ChessForAll

A Proud Second Place Finish! Congratulations to Ayansh Singh on securing 2nd Place at the National Under-9 Open Chess Championship 2026! A fantastic achievement by the young chess talent. Wishing Ayansh many more victories and milestones ahead! Keep playing. Keep growing. Keep winning! #CholaChess #AyanshSingh #ChessChampion #ChessIndia #NationalChess #Under9Chess #YoungChessPlayer #ChessTournament #ChessJourney #FutureChampion

Get ready for an exciting week of chess challenges and fun! Pune & Bangalore: Chess Quiz Challenge – 5 Questions. 5 Winners. 5 Exciting Prizes! Chennai: Position Games – Team Play. Think Strategically. Play Together. Win Together! The excitement continues beyond Activity Week with regular Chola Chess Club activities, bringing chess enthusiasts together to learn, play, and connect. 🏆 Ready to participate? Join the activity at your location, take on the challenge, and stand a chance to win exciting prizes! @ChessbaseIndia @chessgurukul #CholaChess #ActivityWeek #ChessCommunity #ChessChallenge #ChessQuiz #LearnPlayConnect

India’s BIGGEST International Open Chess Tournament is finally here! 🇮🇳♟️ Calling all players rated 2250+: It's time to step into an elite battlefield. Prepare to face off against 30 Grandmasters and 25 International players in a truly world-class event. 🏆The Prize: ₹50 Lakhs (USD 50,000) Prize Fund ⚔️ The Challenge: Face the best and prove your strength 📧 Note for Non-Indian Federations: Please email [email protected] for entry conditions. @chessgurukul @ChessbaseIndia #CholaChess #ChessTournament #Grandmaster #ChessIndia #ChessLife #Checkmate #ChessPlayers

Celebrating excellence, determination and a champion’s spirit! Prishita Gupta emerges as the Champion of the National Under-17 Girls Chess Championship 2026. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! #CholaChess #ChessChampionship #ChessChampion #IndianChess

Every move brings a new challenge, and every game creates an opportunity to grow! ♟️✨ From Chennai to Bengaluru and Pune, Chola Chess Club brings chess enthusiasts together to sharpen their skills, challenge themselves, and celebrate the spirit of the game. Think smart. Play bold. Keep growing! 🌟 #CholaChess #CSRI nitiative #ChessIndia #ChessCommunity #YoungMinds #FutureChampions #WeekendChess

Three podium finishes. One rising chess star! A huge congratulations to Anointah A for an outstanding run of performances across multiple tournaments! 2nd Place – Under-9 Girls Category, Athens of the East 5th International Grandmaster Open Chess Tournament (Category B) Received a cycle 2nd Place – Under-10 Girls Category, 4th Zion-Alwin FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 2026 Increased 84 Elo points 3rd Place – 1400–1500 Rating Category, Yelagiri Hills 2nd Open FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 Received a cash prize of ₹2,000 Increased 78 Elo points in Rapid Rating A remarkable display of consistency, determination, and growth! Keep making your moves count, Anointah! #CholaChess #AnointahA #Chess #ChessChampion #YoungChessPlayer #FIDEChess #RapidChess #ChessIndia #ChessAchievements

Your Weekend. Your Move. Your Chess Club. This weekend, make your move at Chola Chess Club! Join us for an evening of chess, strategy, friendly competition and exciting games. Whether you're a seasoned player or just love the game, there’s always a place for you on the board. 📍 CHENNAI 🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📌 Phoenix Marketcity, Ground Floor, C Zone (near Pantaloons), Velachery 📍 MUMBAI 🕒 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📌 Phoenix Marketcity, Atrium 5, Lower Ground Floor, LBS Marg 📍 BENGALURU 🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📌 Phoenix Mall of Asia, Ground Floor, Near Costa Coffee, Bellary Road, Yelahanka 📍 PUNE 🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📌 Phoenix Avenue of Stars, 3rd Floor, Pune-Nagar Road, Clover Park, Viman Nagar Come play. Learn. Think. Connect. Be part of the growing Chola Chess community. #CholaChessClub #Chess #ChessCommunity #WeekendChess #ChessPlayers #ChessLife #ChessIndia

A National Triumph! Congratulations to Adhiraj Mitra on emerging as the National Under-17 Open Chess Champion 2026! 🇮🇳 A remarkable display of talent, focus and determination on the chessboard. Here’s to many more victories ahead! #CholaChess #AdhirajMitra #NationalChampion #Chess #IndianChess #ChessChampion #Under17Chess #ChessIndia #YoungChampion