The Himachal Pradesh State Chess Association (HPSCA) has launched a modern digital registration system for chess players across Himachal Pradesh.
The platform allows players to complete both District Registration and State Registration online. Dedicated registration links are available for Kullu, Shimla, Mandi, Kangra, Chamba, Hamirpur, Solan, Bilaspur, and Sirmaur.
The initiative aims to build a centralized player database, improve tournament coordination, simplify verification processes, and strengthen chess administration across the state.
Himachal Pradesh State Chess Association(HPSCA) came into existence on dated 24th July 2007 when it was registered with Regn. No. 26/2007 by its founder members. The President, General Secretary and Cashier at that time were Sh. Sandeep Sharma, Sh. Ashok Bhardwaj and Late Sh. P.S. Khachi. The Registered Head office of the association is situated at Ward No. 7 ,Rahighat, Theog, District Shimla. …More
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1. Atiksh Thakur
Elo Rating: 1996
Hamirpur
2. Jitendra Joshi
Elo Rating: 1971
Shimla
3. Pankaj Verma
Elo Rating: 1856
Shimla
4. Smeeru Thakur
Elo Rating: 1854
Kullu
5. Dev Krishan
Elo Rating: 1804
Kullu
6. Suryansh Verma
Elo Rating: 1795
Shimla
7. Suleman Ansari
Elo Rating: 1787
Mandi
8. Jagdish Chandel
Elo Rating: 1785
Kangra
9. Sanjeevan Saraswat
Elo Rating: 1734
Chamba
10. Rajesh Kumar Nath
Elo Rating: 1730
Chamba
