The West Bengal Chess Association (WBCA) the apex body for the game of chess in West Bengal, India, was dissolved in 2012[1] after the formation of the Bengal Chess Association. It was formed in the late 1959s and was affiliated with the All India Chess Federation.[2][3]
 Official logo of WBCA | |
| Abbreviation | WBCA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1959 |
| Dissolved | 2012 |
| Type | Sports organisation |
| Legal status | Association |
| Purpose | Chess |
| Headquarters | Room No. 28 Netaji Indoor Stadium Eden Gardens Calcutta - 700 021 |
| Location |
|
Region served | Entire West Bengal |
Membership | Affiliated Districts and Academies/Clubs |
Official language | Bangla |
President | Ramola Chakraborty |
| Affiliations | All India Chess Federation |
Staff | 12 |
| Website | Official Website |
Affiliates edit
The WBCA used to have a number of affiliated districts bodies, academies and clubs under it.[2][3]
Affiliated District Associations edit
- North 24 Parganas District Chess Association
- South 24 Parganas District Chess Association
- Howrah District Chess Association
- Hooghly District Chess Association
- Burdwan District Chess Association
- Purba Midnapur District Chess Association
- Jalpaiguri District Chess Association
- Darjeeling District Chess Association
- Murshidabad District Chess Association
- Coochbihar District Chess Association
- Uttar Dinajpur District Chess Association
- Nadia District Chess Association
Affiliated Academies and Clubs edit
- Alekhine Chess Club
- Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy
- Calcutta Chess Academy
- Calcutta Chess Club
- Behala Chess Club
- Lake Town Cultural Organization
- Sealdah Sports & Cultural Organization
- Gariahat Chess Club
- City Chess Forum
- Pulse Chess Academy
Events edit
The WBCA had organised some notable events in the state.[3]
- On December 4 to 14, 1996, the WBCA organized for the first time in India the Commonwealth Open Chess Championship at Kolkata.
- In 1999, the WBCA organised the National Age Group Chess Championship at Howrah.
- In 2000, WBCA held All India Fide Rated Chess Tournament at Kolkata.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "BCA formed after the dissolution of the WBCA". Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ a b "About West Bengal Chess Association". Official Website of WBCA. Retrieved 13 February 2010.
- ^ a b c "West Bengal Chess Association". Catchcal. Retrieved 13 February 2010.