Rook and Roll:Simul with WGM Priyanka Nutakki

Event Details:

Bangalore Chess Club presents Rook & Roll – Women’s Day Special, a celebration of Women in Chess, featuring a simultaneous exhibition with Woman Grandmaster Priyanka Nutakki.

This special edition is designed to celebrate, encourage, and spotlight women in the chess community — while keeping the event open, inclusive, and fun for everyone.

The day kicks off with a Blitz Tournament (Swiss format), where top performers and selected participants will earn the opportunity to challenge the WGM in a Simul

To celebrate Women’s Day, women participants can register at a special discounted price of ₹99.

To add to the celebrations, Shoppers Stop joins us as the Fashion Partner, offering special rewards for participants.

Event Format:

• 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Blitz Tournament (5-6 rounds format 5+3 )
• 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Simultaneous Exhibition with WGM Priyanka Nutakki

What's Included:

• Chance to play a Simul against a Woman Grandmaster
• Flat ₹500 off coupons from Shoppers Stop:
  • Top 10 in Blitz
  • Top 10 Women in Blitz
  • All Simul qualified players
• Buy1 Get1 Voucher for all Women participants from Gelato Italiano
• Chess puzzles, quizzes, and BCC giveaways
• Free-to-play boards for walk-in visitors

Qualification for Simul:

• Top 3 overall players from the Blitz Tournament
• Top 2 women players from the Blitz Tournament
• 10 lucky participants selected via lucky draw
  • 5 spots reserved for Women
  • 5 open lucky draw spots

Join us for an inspiring Women’s Day evening filled with chess, community, and celebration — whether you’re competing, spectating, or just discovering the board.