The spirit of strategy, focus, and healthy competition will take center stage as “Active Minds - ACG School Rapid Chess Tournament 2025” unfolds on Friday, June 20, at Saint Joseph Higher Secondary School, Asad Gate, Dhaka. The day-long festival will bring together promising school-level chess players for a unique experience that blends competition with learning - and schools are encouraged to register their students now to secure participation.
The event, scheduled from 9:30am to 6:30pm, is being organized by Pawn Power Chess Club, supported by Active Minds and Agami Education Foundation, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Chess Federation.
Set in a festive yet intellectually charged atmosphere, the day will feature:
- A FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament (Swiss system, 9 rounds, 10+5 time control)
- An engaging Chess Quiz Competition with thematic puzzles and trivia
- Attractive prizes - including cash awards, trophies, medals, and certificates
- Complimentary lunch for all registered participants
The tournament presents a timely opportunity for schools to position their students in a broader chess network, where individual skill meets peer challenge and discipline meets discovery. Events like these often act as a quiet catalyst - boosting confidence, uncovering hidden potential, and fostering team spirit among school representatives.
“Chess sharpens the mind and prepares young learners for much more than just the game,” noted one of the coordinators. “It’s about decision-making, anticipation, and grace under pressure - skills that naturally carry into academics and life.”
With the final registration window approaching, participation is open to school students of all levels. Entries are being accepted online through a designated Google Form.
As anticipation builds, the Active Minds Chess Tournament 2025 promises to be more than just a competition - it’s an invitation to be part of a growing movement that celebrates intelligence, curiosity, and student potential through chess.