Knightmare on the Board Felicity*The Chess Club (14 February)

 This year’s Felicity flagship tournament became the chess club’s largest event yet, with over 100 participants, both internal and external. Notable attendees included U-9 national champion Nidhish Shyamal, his mentor Amitpal Singh, and students from Maestro Chess Academy. The prize distribution was conducted by Arbiter Daya Bethi (HCC), Amitpal Singh, and Srihari (chess club coordinator), marking a successful conclusion to the event.

Felicity Smul (16 February)

 IIITH’s top 20 chess players faced International Master Ravi Teja in an intense 3-hour simultaneous exhibition on Research Street. The final score stood at 19-1 in favor of the master, with Monosij Roy securing the only victory through a clever endgame tactic. 

After the event, participants engaged in game discussions and had the opportunity to interact with the guest. The memento was presented by Professor Vishnu Sreekumar, who also took part in the simul, making it a memorable experience for all.

February 2025