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Glimpses of Chess Funfair at Amanora Mall organized by Victorious Chess Academy on 24th July 2022. Thanks to all participants for taking part in the celebration.












The Chess Gala on International Chess Day @ Tech Mahindra, Nal Stop, Pune
The Chess Gala was a huge success thanks to the Tech Mahindra team & participants, for investing time. On the occasion of International Chess Day Tech M has provided a good platform to their chess lover employees with VCA.
During the activity, participants & visitors were enjoying the Games, Puzzles, and awards.
3rd IITPK U-15 Open Chess Tournament
We would like to thank all the 150 participants for their enthusiastic participation in 3𝗿𝗱 𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗣𝗞 𝗨-𝟭𝟱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 happened on 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮. It was the first offline tournament in the series, where chess players learned, and enjoyed every moment.
2nd IITPK U-15 Open Chess Tournament
We are very happy with the sheer number of participants engaged in creating a better future through chess games.
2nd U-15 Pune Open Online Tournament Conducted on 15th May 2022. 71 participants were playing under the guidance of FIDE-rated faculties.









Winning moment at West Zone Inter University Women's Chess Tournament, Gujrat
One of our students Disha Dhore participated in West Zone Inter University Women’s Chess Tournament held at Auro University, Surat, Gujrat from 9th April to 13th April 2022. Total 300 players from 46 universities participated in the tournament. SSPU team won 5 rounds and drawn 2 rounds to claim the title. Disha’s performance in tournament was excellent as she helped the team to win the tournament.
SPPU team stood first and got selected for Nationals which will be held at SRM University Chennai from 20th to 22nd April 2022
Congratulations and best wishes for Nationals to entire team of SPPU



First U-15 Pune Open Chess Tournament
“Test your IQ level with a chess tournament”
The IITian’s Prashikshan Kendra in association with Victorious chess academy is going to conduct five U-15 Pune open chess tournaments in the year 2022 starting from April month.
WAR OF WITS CHESS TOURNAMENT
Date: 15th August 2021
Entry Fees: INR 300/-
Last date of registration: 12th August, 2021



Gukesh wins Late Shailesh Nerlikar Memorial Online Blitz Open
GM Gukesh D and GM Aravindh Chithambaram both scored 7.5/9, however Gukesh won Late Shailesh Nerlikar Memorial Online Blitz Open due to a better tie-break score. Aravindh was placed second. Six players finished with 7.0/9, out of them IM Terry Renato of Peru secured the second runner-up position according to the tie-break score. Victorious Chess Academy organized this event and sponsored Rs.33000 total prize fund, IM Sagar Shah contributed another Rs.12000 to make the total prize fund Rs.45000.
Total 102 players including 10 GMs, 15 IMs, 2 WGMs and 4 WIMs from India, Ireland, Peru, Russia and USA took part in this event.



Late Shailesh Nerlikar Memorial Online Blitz Open on 27th June
Victorious Chess Academy presents Late Shailesh Nerlikar Memorial Online Blitz Open 2020 will take place on Saturday with a total prize fund of Rs.33000/-. Entry is free for GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs. Entry fee for others is Rs.300. The event is open to players all over the world. Registration is now Open.
Date: Saturday 27th June 2020
Time: 8.00 p.m. IST
Time control: 3 mins each (no increment)
Number of rounds: 9
Total Prize fund: Rs.33000/-
Venue: VishyAnand Arena in Playchess under ChessBase India room
Note: We request all players to check their internet connection before the tournament. Minimum requirement is at least 2 mbps broadband. No phone calls/messages will be entertained once the tournament starts from 8 p.m. IST onwards. All queries must be resolved before the tournament. Each player is responsible for their internet connection, organizers will not be held responsible for any player’s connectivity issues.
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Sr. No | Name of event | Month | Venue |
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1 | 8th Internal Tournament | February | Victorious Chess Academy, S.No.8/6, Lane No.4, Marane Building, Near Ashwin Clinic, Karve Nagar, Pune – 411052 |
2 | Arbiter seminar | April | Victorious Chess Academy, S.No.8/6, Lane No.4, Marane Building, Near Ashwin Clinic, Karve Nagar, Pune – 411052 |
3 | April | Victorious Chess Academy, S.No.8/6, Lane No.4, Marane Building, Near Ashwin Clinic, Karve Nagar, Pune – 411052 | |
4 | 9th Internal Tournament | April | Victorious Chess Academy, S.No.8/6, Lane No.4, Marane Building, Near Ashwin Clinic, Karve Nagar, Pune – 411052 |
5 | Long Sessions | April | Victorious Chess Academy, S.No.8/6, Lane No.4, Marane Building, Near Ashwin Clinic, Karve Nagar, Pune – 411052 |
6 | Chess coaching Camp | May | Victorious Chess Academy, S.No.8/6, Lane No.4, Marane Building, Near Ashwin Clinic, Karve Nagar, Pune – 411052 |
7 | Shailesh Nerlikar Rapid Rating Tournament | May | Victorious Chess Academy, S.No.8/6, Lane No.4, Marane Building, Near Ashwin Clinic, Karve Nagar, Pune – 411052 |
8 | Long Sessions | May | Victorious Chess Academy, S.No.8/6, Lane No.4, Marane Building, Near Ashwin Clinic, Karve Nagar, Pune – 411052 |
9 | 10th Internal Tournament | July | Victorious Chess Academy, S.No.8/6, Lane No.4, Marane Building, Near Ashwin Clinic, Karve Nagar, Pune – 411052 |
10 | International Chess Day | July | Victorious Chess Academy, S.No.8/6, Lane No.4, Marane Building, Near Ashwin Clinic, Karve Nagar, Pune – 411052 |
11 | 11th Internal Tournament | September | Victorious Chess Academy, S.No.8/6, Lane No.4, Marane Building, Near Ashwin Clinic, Karve Nagar, Pune – 411052 |
12 | Corporate event | October | e-Zest Solutions Ltd., IT-09, Qubix Business Park – Blue Ridge, Hinjewadi Phase-1, Pune. |
13 | VCA Foundation Day | October | ----- |
14 | 12th Internal Tournament | November | Victorious Chess Academy, S.No.8/6, Lane No.4, Marane Building, Near Ashwin Clinic, Karve Nagar, Pune – 411052 |
15 | 1st Open Classical Rating Tournament | December | ----- |
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1 | 17th Internal Tournament | February |
2 | 18th Internal Tournament | April |
3 | Shailesh Nerlikar Memorial 2021 | May |
4 | Summer Chess Coaching Camp | May |
5 | 19th Internal Tournament | June |
6 | International Chess Day | July |
7 | 20th Internal Tournament | August |
8 | 21st Internal Tournament | October |
9 | Foundation Day | October |
10 | 22nd Internal Tournament | December |
11 | VCA Scholarship Tournament | December |
12 | Christmas Chess Coaching Camp | December |