Aurionpro and Indian Chess School Partner to Host the Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess Tournament

Mumbai, India, June 04, 2025:

Aurionpro Solutions Limited, (BSE: 532668) (NSE: AURIONPRO), a leading provider of technology solutions for the financial services industry, has joined hands with the Indian Chess School to launch the Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess Tournament. This collaboration promotes commitment to nurturing young minds through strategic play and fostering excellence from the grassroots level upward.

Scheduled to take place in Mumbai from June 16–24, 2025, the tournament includes an International Open Grandmasters Chess event featuring Grandmasters from 19 countries and an Under-13 competition, regarded as the highest prize money tournament in the world for juniors.
Young chess players from across India and abroad will be competing in four age categories: Under-7, Under-9, Under-11, and Under-13. National champions will receive free entry and accommodation, while national school champions will get free entry, making the tournament accessible to the country’s brightest emerging talent.

“Chess is no longer confined to a few geographies; it is expanding fast and wide,” said Ashish Rai, Group CEO, Aurionpro Solutions. “We’re witnessing a surge of bold, brilliant players ready to compete on the global stage. This tournament is just the beginning of a new era, filled with immense, untapped potential.”

He added, “At Aurionpro, we see a strong parallel between the evolving world of chess and the dynamic transformation we drive in the technology space. It is not merely about alignment—it is about shared discipline, ambition, and the pursuit of mastery. This is why we are investing in the early stages—to uplift emerging talent and help accelerate the global ascent of the game, just as we do in the markets we serve.”

The tournament is being organized by the Indian Chess School, a respected institution in youth chess development. With participation expected from across the country and international entries as well, it offers a unique stage for young talent to gain exposure, experience, and recognition.

“The goal of the tournament has always been to encourage analytical thinking and mental resilience in youth,” said Praful Zaveri, Founder of Indian Chess School. “It’s inspiring to see a tech company like Aurionpro recognize that the same skills which produce great chess players are critical for navigating today’s digital challenges. This partnership validates the idea that strategy is a universal language, whether in technology or over the board.”

The press conference panel featured : Ms. Priya Pansare (WTC), Mr. Sachin Salian (Aurionpro CMO), GM Pravin Thipsay, Mr. Ninad Kelkar (Aurionpro), Ms. Aakruti Bagwe (WTC), Mr. Sagar Shah (ChessBase India), and Mr. Praful Zaveri (India Chess School).

With this partnership, the Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess Tournament is set to become a leading event in youth chess and a powerful step forward for the game’s future.