Maharashtra Chess Association

Fair play is what makes every game truly meaningful. In this interview, Gourav Ray, a member of the Fair Play Team, shares his thoughts on sportsmanship, respect, discipline and the values that go beyond the chessboard.

The Asian Juniors Chess Championship celebrates not just the players, but also the parents who stand beside them through every win, every loss, and every move. To every chess parent — this journey belongs to you too.

🏆 CHAMPIONS OF ASIA! 🇮🇳 A proud moment for Indian Chess! ♟️🇮🇳 GM Mayank Chakraborty — 🥇 Open Champion WIM Pratitee Bordoloi — 🥇 Girls Champion Congratulations on conquering the Asian Junior & Girls Chess Championships 2026, Mumbai! 🏆 Two Champions. Two incredible journeys. One proud nation. 🇮🇳❤️ #AsianJuniors2026 #ChessChampions #IndianChess #MayankChakraborty #PratiteeBordoloi #ChampionsOfAsia #MaharashtraChess

The champions have made their mark. From intense battles to unforgettable victories, the Asian Juniors Chess Championship 2026 gave us moments that will be remembered. Celebrating the winners who stood tall when it mattered most — the next generation of chess champions.

Asian Junior Girls Champions 2026! A podium that celebrates talent, determination, & the brightest young stars. 🥇 WIM Pratitee Bordoloi (2252), IND — Asian Junior Girls Champion 2026 🥈 WFM Mariya Kholyavko (2217), KAZ — Runner-up 🥉 WFM Nivedita V C (1991), IND — 3rd Place

Asian Junior Boys Champions 2026! A podium filled with talent, determination, and unforgettable chess! 🌏♟️ 🥇 GM Mayank Chakraborty (2500), IND — Asian Junior Champion 2026 🥈 IM Artem Pingin (2477), RUS — Runner-up 🥉 Daksh Goyal (2065), IND — 3rd Place

Winners of Asian Junior & Girls Chess Championship 2026L

157 players. 10 countries. One game. One Passion Across borders & cultures, young chess talents came together at the Asian Juniors Chess Championship 2026, united by their love for the game. Different flags. Different journeys. One board, one unforgettable chess experience

Asian Junior Champion 2026! A champion’s moment with GM Mayank Chakraborty, who clinched 1st place in the Boys Classical category at the Asian Junior Chess Championship 2026! 🥇 Congratulations, Mayank!

Most Played Opening of the Final Round — The Sicilian Defense! 1. e4 c5 🔥 A fighting response to 1.e4 and a favourite on the boards in the final round of the Asian Junior & Girls Chess Championship 2026. How many Sicilians can you spot?

We were honoured to have an insightful conversation with Shri @SanjayRupadhyay Ji, MLA – Borivali. In this special interview, he shared his thoughts on the importance of supporting young talent, the growing popularity of chess, & encouraging the next generation of champions.

We were honoured to welcome Shri Sanjay Upadhyay Ji, MLA – Borivali, at the Asian Junior & Girls Chess Championship 2026. ♟️ His presence and encouragement added to the spirit of the championship and meant a lot to the young players competing on this prestigious Asian stage.

A special visitor at the Asian Junior & Girls Chess Championship 2026 ♟️ We were delighted to welcome Mr. Balraj Singh Ghai, who visited the championship along with his child and experienced the tournament from a parent’s perspective

A conversation on chess, discipline, and the values that shape young minds We had the privilege of speaking with Justice Neena Gokhale, High Court Judge, who shares her thoughts on the importance of chess, the role of discipline and strategic thinking.

In conversation with @sagarchess1 , Founder of ChessBase India From his incredible journey of taking chess to millions, to his thoughts on players, tournaments & the future of Indian chess — an engaging conversation with one of the most influential voices in the Indian chess.

As the tournament reaches its climax, every move matters. ♟️🔥 Deeper calculations, sharper positions, zero room for error. The pressure is rising. 🏆 #AsianJuniors #Chess #ChessChampionship

No time to calculate… just answer! ⚡♟️ Rapid Fire with @sagarchess1 from ChessBase India — quick questions, quicker answers, and plenty of chess! 😄🔥 #SagarShah #ChessBaseIndia #RapidFire #ChessTalk #AsianJuniors2026 Chess

We were honoured to felicitate: Hisham Al Taher – Secretary, Asian Chess Federation Mukuta Deka – President, Assam Chess Association Rajiv Dhar – Secretary, Assam Chess Association IA Dharmendra Kumar - Treasurer, AICF

Everyone: e4, d4, Nf3… ♟️ Meanwhile, on one board: Nh3. 👀😂 Because why follow the main road when you can make your own opening theory? 😎♞ #ChessHumor #Nh3 #ChessOpening #ChessReels #asianjuniors2026

In conversation with IA Vasanth B H, Chief Arbiter of the Asian Junior & Girls Chess Championship 2026, as he shares insights into the responsibilities of an arbiter, the challenges of managing an international event, and what it takes to ensure fair play at the highest level.