It is the most prestigious event, arranged by Pinnacle Infotech. Like every year this year as well Pinnacle Shatranj was organized in association with Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy. Pinnacle Shatranj comprises of a rapid open chess tournament and interschool chess tournament.The presence of Grand Master Dipyendu Barua, his better half women Grand Master Saheli Dhar Barua and International Master Niraj Mishra encouraged these budding talents of Durgapur.
Venue
Chess Camp, PIS Durgapur Campus
Date
23rd January to 26th January, 2016
Participants
Chess Players & several schools from Durgapur, Assansol & Burdwan
Special Participation/guest
Grand Master DibyenduBarua, Woman Grand Master SaheliDharBarua, International Master Niraj Mishra
Purpose of the Event
Encourage the budding talents of this region and promote chess among the kids
End Result
Students, from 24 School spread over 3 Districts, several chess playing enthusiasts and players along with Several Pinnacle employees participated in this event.
Special Mentions
It’s a yearly event, conducted in association with Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy. This year tournament was divided into two categories named as – ‘Rapid Open Chess’ and ‘Inter-School Chess’ Tournament.