Rotary Club of Talegaon Dabhade - Chess Competition Back
The Rotary Club of Talegaon Dabhade successfully organized a Chess Competition for Maval Taluka on 4th January 2026, with technical support from 8×8 Chess Academy. The event received a huge response, with more than 180 participants competing across five different groups. Such a large-scale chess competition was organized in Talegaon after many years, and both players and parents expressed great happiness and appreciation for the platform that was introduced.

This meaningful project was organized under the able leadership of President Rtn. Shreeshail Menthe, Vice President Rtn. Pramod Dabhade, and Secretary Rtn. Prasad Mungi. The project was executed under the Public Image team, with dedicated efforts from Rtn. Vedang Mahajan, Ann. Mrunmayi Mahajan, Rtn. Padmaja Vadalkar, Rtn. Anand Asawale, Rtn. Magesh Garole, Rtn. Hrishikesh Kulkarni, Rtn. Chetan Namjoshi, Rtn. Nilesh Bhosle, and Rtn. Girish Joshi.
Special thanks are extended to the co-sponsor Versa Controls, represented by Rtn. Udhav Chitale, and to the generous donors from the Rotary Club of Talegaon Dabhade, whose valuable support made this event possible. The technical aspects of the tournament were handled smoothly and professionally by 8×8 Chess Academy under the guidance of Mr. Laxman Pawar and Mr. Shashikant Kiledar.

Overall, the event was a great success, and the satisfaction expressed by participants and parents clearly reflected that this was a truly needy and impactful project. The Rotary Club of Talegaon Dabhade remains committed to serving society and strengthening community unity under the Rotary motto of Service Above Self.

Some of the reviews of parents/participants also attached