President
Fauzan Ullah
A respected member of Lahore’s chess community, Fauzan Ullah brings experience as a tournament competitor and chess instructor to his role as President of Bajwa Chess Club.
Read full profileOUR CLUB · OUR COMMUNITYChess is our
Chess is our
common language.
Welcome to Bajwa Chess Club, an active chess community bringing players and enthusiasts together in Lahore.
♚WELCOME TO BAJWA CHESS CLUB
A home for Lahore's love of chess.
Bajwa Chess Club organizes regular chess events in Lahore, encouraging competitive play, friendship and the development of chess at the grassroots level.
We believe chess is about more than the final result. It teaches patience, sportsmanship, creative thinking and the courage to keep improving.
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ASSOCIATED WITHLahore District Chess Association
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REGISTERED WITHPunjab Sports Board
OUR CLUB IDENTITY
The rook. The resolve. The community.
Our rook emblem represents the qualities we value in competitive chess: sound foundations, discipline and the determination to finish every game well. Our identity is rooted in Lahore and welcomes players who share a respect for the sport.
FIDE-RATED COMPETITIONS
Local events. International rating standards.
For events announced as FIDE-rated, the relevant tournament must be registered through the national federation and meet the applicable FIDE regulations. The club supports this pathway to competitive chess, while also welcoming interest in other forms of tournament play.
Not all events necessarily carry a FIDE rating. Each published event page should indicate its exact format, time control and rating status.
How FIDE-rated chess works ↗CLUB LEADERSHIP
Meet the full committee ↗The people behind Bajwa Chess Club
Experienced Pakistani chess players with a track record of competitive and community involvement.
General Secretary
Khalid Mehmood Ashraf
Khalid Mehmood Ashraf is an established Pakistani chess player with a record of involvement in Lahore’s organized chess community.
Read full profileFinance
Tanveer Ahmad Mushtaq
Tanveer Ahmad Mushtaq brings the perspective of an experienced FIDE-rated Pakistani chess player to the club’s finance function.
Read full profileA PART OF LAHORE CHESS HISTORY
Connected to the city’s chess community.
Bajwa Chess Club has a documented presence in Lahore’s organized chess community. A published account of the Lahore District Chess Association’s January 2020 elections names Bajwa Chess Club among the eight clubs that took part.
The club identifies itself as associated with Lahore District Chess Association and registered with Punjab Sports Board. Visitors can contact the club for current administrative or registration documentation.
Read the 2020 association report ↗FOR NEW & RETURNING PLAYERS
Know where to begin.
From finding the right tournament to following pairings and results, we have put together a practical guide to playing at local chess events. For actual schedules, eligibility and registration information, always refer to each event announcement.
Read the player guide ↗Be part of the next game.
Discover our upcoming tournaments and connect with the club.