Citywide blitz-format initiative continues to draw strong
participation, promoting inclusive and accessible chess
Ahmedabad-headquartered textile-to-solar
diversified conglomerate, Chiripal Group on Sunday hosted the second
tournament of the Chiripal Chess Series 2026 at Gotila Garden on
Sindhu Bhavan Road. The initiative was held in continuation of its
Open Street Chess initiative aimed at taking chess into public spaces
and encouraging wider participation across age groups.
The second tournament of the series saw participation from more than
200 chess enthusiasts, including children and emerging players,
reflecting growing interest in the initiative.
Among the rated players Adalja Vanssh A, Sohil Shaikh, Jay Urveshkumar
Mehta, Divyansh Rajani, Akshay Shegaonkar, Aarav Arpit Shah, Geet H
Dabhi, Raaj Bajaj, Dhruv Mistry, and Karm Jignesh Shah were declared
winners of the Second tournament, in the three-tournament series.
Similarly, Nilesh Gupta, Sagar Parmar, Devasya Thakar were declared
winners among unrated players.
“Following the encouraging response to the opening event, it is
heartening to see the momentum continue with strong participation at
Gotila Garden. Through this series, we aim to build a more inclusive
and engaging chess culture in Ahmedabad by bringing the game closer to
communities and inspiring young and first-time players to take part,”
said Shri Ronak Chiripal, Promoter, Chiripal Group.
Organised under the guidance of Shri Ankit Dalal of My Sport Trip, the
tournament followed a blitz format, with fast-paced games played at a
time control of three minutes plus a two-second increment.
The series is designed to move chess beyond traditional indoor
settings, creating accessible platforms for players to engage in
competitive play within a structured yet open environment. Each
tournament features a prize pool of Rs 25,000 along with vouchers
worth Rs 1.5 lakh.
The initiative also continues to emphasise inclusivity, with visually
impaired players participating in the tournament. In addition, all
participants under the age of 13 are being felicitated with medals
across the series to encourage early engagement with the sport.
Adding to the excitement, Mr. Dev Patel, Secretary, All India Chess
Federation (AICF) and President, Gujarat State Chess Association
attended the event and interacted with aspiring players and young
enthusiasts.
The inaugural edition of the Chiripal Chess Series was held at the
Sabarmati Riverfront on March 15, where over 200 participants took
part in the opening tournament, setting the tone for the citywide
initiative.
The series will culminate with its final tournament at Ahmedabad One
Mall on April 4, as Chiripal Group continues its effort to transform
public spaces into vibrant arenas of strategic play.