Promoting chess in Gola Gokaran Nath and Lakhimpur Kheri — FIDE-rated tournaments, coaching support and a home for the region's growing chess community.
Kapilash Chess is the chess wing of Kapilash Foundation, based in Gola Gokaran Nath, District Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. It exists to organise FIDE and AICF-rated tournaments, encourage local talent, and build a lasting home for chess in the region — working alongside the Lakhimpur District Chess Association.
FIDE-rated open classical events, with prizes across open, rating and age categories.
Building a chess-playing community in Gola Gokaran Nath and across Lakhimpur Kheri district.
More tournaments, rankings and resources are planned as the association grows.
Gola Gokaran Nath, District Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh — 10 Swiss rounds, open to all ratings.
Past tournaments and future events will be listed here as they are announced.
All Indian players must hold a valid AICF ID to play in FIDE-rated events.
Rankings from Kapilash Chess tournaments will be published here after each event.