Shibpur Chess Academy

🇮🇳 Divya Deshmukh defeated 🇨🇳 Lei Tingje with a massive score of 10-3 in the Women's Speed Chess Championship!

♟️💪 Imagine this — nine months pregnant, yet standing across the board at one of the most intense stages of world chess. For most, it would seem impossible. But for Indian Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli, it was the perfect moment to make history.

At the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai, Harika didn’t just take part — she became a force of inspiration. With the weight of motherhood and the pride of the nation on her shoulders, she helped India secure its first-ever women’s team medal at a Chess Olympiad. 🏅🇮🇳

After this historic feat, Harika poured her heart out on social media:
“It’s been 18 years since I debuted for the Indian women’s team at the age of 13. After nine Olympiads, I always dreamt of standing on the podium with my team — and finally, we made it happen!”

Her journey was nothing short of extraordinary — balancing the challenges of pregnancy with the razor-sharp focus required for elite chess. She showed the world that motherhood and ambition aren’t opposing forces — they can rise together and conquer. 🍼✨

This wasn’t just a win on the chessboard. It was a victory for every woman breaking stereotypes, proving that no life stage can dim determination. Harika Dronavalli — a queen in every sense, on and off the board. 👑🔥

SHIBPUR CHESS ACADEMY TEAM 4 at Kolaghat Team Tournament ✨️

One Day Open Team Chess Championship 2025 SHIBPUR CHESS ACADEMY TEAM 1 have ranked 9th.
Congratulations Team 🎉🎉🎉

Vishal Pabari (Team SCA1) takes 1st palce at Board no. 2 on Kolaghat Team Chess Championship🎉

Inter Academy Practice Chess Tournament which was organized by Dhrubotara Chess Academy on 05.07.2025.

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1. Aharshi Majumder ranked 4th Under 9
2. Debangsh Jana ranked 5th Under 11

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1. Sapdan Mitra ranked 1st Under 13
2. Shatrunjay Prasad ranked 3rd Under 15

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Shreyan Chowdhury ranked 2nd Under 11

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Krittika Pyne ranked 1st Under 13



Congratulations everyone 👏🏻

students 🖤🤍
Clicked by Bidisha Bera ✨️

Spandan Mitra takes 7th place u/12 Category at 3rd all bengal school chess tournament by AKD Chess academy