Est. in Chattogram · Premier Chess Institution

Nurturing Strategic Minds & Passionate Young Players

Founded by Arena FIDE Master and Licensed FIDE National Arbiter Rakibul Islam Shachchu, Chattogram Chess Academy (CCA) stands as the institutional epicenter of chess education, youth development, and international competitive mentorship in the port city.

2 Full-Scale Campuses

5 Titled & National Faculty

30+ FIDE Tournaments

500+ Students Mentored

Chattogram Chess Academy

Institutional Charter

Founded with a singular commitment: to provide children, teenagers, and competitive chess enthusiasts in Chattogram with authentic, world-standard chess education across our CDA Agrabad and District Shilpakala Academy campuses.

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01 · Our Mission

Democratizing Chess Excellence

To provide young children, teenagers, and competitive players in Chattogram with world-standard instruction, touch-move discipline, and direct access to official FIDE rating events.

02 · Institutional Heritage

30+ Tournaments Organized

From the Leonine U-20 International Championship to the National Maritime Institute FIDE Rapid events, our leadership has built a verified competitive tournament circuit right here in Chattogram.

03 · The Young Energy & Tech Edge

Modern Digital Mentorship

Under Technology Director Shohanur Rahman Shohan (2305 Chess.com, 1919 FIDE Classical), we integrate contemporary digital engines, database opening preparation, and gamified speed calculation for youth.

Master Mentors & FIDE Arbiters

Meet Our Leadership & Faculty

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Arena FIDE Master (AFM) · Licensed FIDE National Arbiter

Rakibul Islam Shachchu

“Founder & Organizer”

Founder of Chattogram Chess Academy, Arena FIDE Master (AFM), and Licensed FIDE National Arbiter since 2020. Chief Organizer and Arbiter of over 30 competitive FIDE-rated tournaments across Bangladesh.

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Woman FIDE Master (WFM) · Peak Rating 2110

WFM Tanima Parveen

“Olympiad Veteran & National Champion”

Titled Woman FIDE Master (WFM), Bangladesh National Women Champion, and World Chess Olympiad representative (Dresden 2008 & Batumi 2018). Official Coach of the Bangladesh World Youth Chess Team.

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Active FIDE Rapid 2026 · Standard 1914

Md. Ataur Rahman (Bappi)

“National Player”

Prominent Bangladesh National Chess Player

National Chess Player & Senior Tournament Coach Profile →

2305 Chess.com Peak · 1919 FIDE Classical

Shohanur Rahman Shohan

“The Tech Guy · The Young Energy”

The young dynamo and computational driving force of Chattogram Chess Academy. Handling the technology backbone, digital prep engines, interactive puzzles, and youth mentorship with a 2300+ Chess.com peak and 1919 FIDE Classical peak.

Technology Director & Youth Instructor Profile →

Licensed National Arbiter · Branch 2 Coordinator

Md. Nurul Amin

“Branch 2 Leader & Chief Arbiter”

Licensed National Arbiter and Coordinator of Branch 2 at Chittagong District Shilpakala Academy. Chief Arbiter of the 2nd & 3rd NMI Rapid Championships and Leonine U-20 Championships.

Licensed FIDE National Arbiter & Shilpakala Campus Coordinator Profile →

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