Rotary Club of Burdwan inaugurated the Chess Academy, managed by Purba Bardhaman Chess Association, on 6th August at 5 PM at Rotary Bhavan. The event was graced by Shri Dibyendu Barua, India’s 2nd Grandmaster and Arjuna Awardee. The academy offers regular training under professional guidance. More than just a game, chess fosters strategic thinking, problem-solving, and life planning. Inspired by these values, the academy is a joint initiative with the Purba Bardhaman Chess Association, made possible by the efforts of Rtn. Rajesh Surana and Rtn. Moinuddin Chowdhury. This is the first Chess Academy of its kind in our town, aimed at encouraging young boys and girls to engage with this enriching indoor sport.