Anand crowned World Champion

Mangalore Chess community congratulates Indian star GM Vishy Anand for the his feat winning World Championship in Mexico City 2007 to become the undisputed World Chess Champion.

We are proud of you Vishy! Your performance inspires our talents.

Chess for Kids

Chess earlier days was considered a game to be played by elderly people. Introduction of Chess Clocks, improvements in time control, Fischer time control, simplified rules, Introduction of Age group championships starting from Under 7 have revolutionized chess and has made it popular among kids. Chess shall be taught for kids at the age of 4+ or 5. Chess develops academic abilities, social behavior at the very young age. Here are the heroes of Mangalore who won laurels and have made us proud( Age -Below 10). These are also excelling in their studies:

Anantharam R U - Age now 8
State Under 7 Champion - 2006

Andrea D'souza - Age now 9
State Under 7 Girls Champion- 2005

Ankitha Rajaram - Age now 8
Asian Under 7 Girls InterSchool Bronze Medallist, Team Gold winner

Shabdik Varma - Age now 9
Under 10 Joint winner in National Level Sangli Chess Festival- 2007
State Under 7 Champion- 2005
State Under 9 Runner Up- 2007


Sharan Rao - Age now 7
State Under 7 Champion 2007