On 25th January 2026, as part of its Republic Day special, Bangalore Chess Club hosted the second edition of its annual fundraiser rapid tournament, bringing together over 200 chess enthusiasts from across the city. The event raised an impressive Rs. 61,200 and donated it towards the HelpChess Foundation to support chess players. Read the article to know how the Bangalore Chess Club is promoting chess in Bangalore.

On Saturday 19th April 2025, the Bangalore Chess Club (BCC) organized the 3rd edition of Rook and Roll - a simultaneous chess event at Garuda Mall. The event was preceded by a blitz tournament where over 80 people participated. The top five players qualified for the simul event and ten other players selected through a lucky draw completed the field of 15 players. Players were rated as high as 1800 on the FIDE rating list and 2100 on lichess, and as low as 580 on chess.com, showing the diversity in the field. Check out the details of the entire event written by a chess enthusiast, Sharanya Mathur. Photos: Sharanya Mathur / Bangalore Chess Club