♟️ About the Organizer

Check N Mate is a chess academy and tournament organizer based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The academy’s official website identifies Check N Mate as a brand of Move It Smart Skill Promoter Pvt. Ltd. Utkal Dash founded the academy and serves as its CEO.

Check N Mate provides chess instruction for children and adults at different playing levels. Its programs cover beginner, intermediate, and advanced chess. The academy offers individual coaching, group lessons, online instruction, tournament preparation, and chess programs for schools and other organizations.

The academy operates from Whitefield and maintains coaching activity across several parts of Bengaluru. Its official website lists branches or local programs in areas such as Whitefield, KR Puram, Kadugodi, Varthur, Sarjapur, Hoodi, Garudacharpalya, and Panathur.

🏆 Chess Events and Activities

Check N Mate organizes academy competitions and open chess tournaments in Bengaluru. Its official program includes regular practice events and monthly tournaments for academy students. The organizer also provides tournament-management services for schools, residential communities, and other venues.

Its main public tournament series is the Check N Mate All India Open FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament. The series has held several editions in Bengaluru under the relevant Indian and Karnataka chess authorities.

The 6th Check N Mate All India Open FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament takes place on August 15, 2026. SDP Palace in Bengaluru hosts the event. Players compete over nine Swiss-system rounds with a rapid time control of 10 minutes plus a 5-second increment per move. The tournament counts for FIDE rapid rating.

The 2026 event offers a published prize fund of ₹4,00,000. Utkal Dash serves as tournament director, while IA Saleem Beig serves as chief arbiter. The prize structure includes overall awards and separate categories for women, juniors, veterans, players with disabilities, unrated players, and different rating groups.

🌍 Chess Training and Player Development

Check N Mate combines tournament activity with regular chess education. Students can attend weekly lessons and take part in online practice tournaments. The academy also provides assignments, session notes, assessments, and feedback through its training structure and student application.

The coaching program aims to help players understand chess principles, improve calculation, and gain practical experience. Students can progress from introductory lessons to more advanced tournament preparation. The academy also encourages students to participate in internal and external competitions.

Check N Mate works with schools, residential communities, and local training centres across Bengaluru. This structure gives students access to chess lessons close to their homes or schools. It also provides a route from regular coaching to academy tournaments and FIDE-rated open events.