Aurionpro Sponsors Mumbai Chess Tournament,Invests in ‍Young Talent

Updated June 21,2025

Aurionpro Solutions ​Limited is ⁤partnering with the​ Indian Chess School for the Aurionpro International Grandmaster‍ Chess Tournament⁢ in Mumbai from June 16-24,2025. The event showcases grandmasters from 19 nations⁢ in the International Open Grandmasters Chess event. it also includes an⁤ Under-13 competition, recognized ⁢as the world’s largest prize money tournament​ for children. This collaboration ​positions the Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess event as​ a leading ‌junior chess competition, significantly boosting the ⁢game’s future.

Sachin Salian,⁤ chief marketing officer, and Ninad Kelkar, company secretary, both of Aurionpro Solutions, discussed the sponsorship⁢ and its strategic⁢ importance. ‍They emphasized using the sponsorship to connect with young, tech-savvy audiences,⁣ the‍ anticipated return⁤ on investment, and how chess reflects Aurionpro’s core values.

Aurionpro, a Mumbai-based enterprise technology company with 27 years of experience and⁤ a global presence, sees the sponsorship as a way to enhance ​its brand visibility. Chess, they ‌said, embodies focus, discipline, and strategic thinking, mirroring the company’s operational ethos. The company’s investment in young talent, including the acquisition of Arya AI, an⁤ AI company incubated‌ at IIT Bombay, further underscores this commitment.

The​ Mumbai International Chess Tournament, with its strong legacy, was a natural fit for Aurionpro. After a ‍five-year ‍hiatus due to⁣ COVID-19, Aurionpro ‌saw an opportunity to support a ⁤meaningful cause and⁤ nurture ‌emerging talent in a sport that values intelligence and discipline. The company views chess‌ as embodying ambition,mastery,and discipline,qualities that resonate with‍ Aurionpro’s​ focus on developing ⁢core technology in banking,transit,and⁢ payments.

The ⁣company​ aims ‌to leverage the sponsorship​ to engage young, tech-savvy audiences and foster community involvement.The Indian Chess School is actively reviving interest‍ in chess, particularly in ⁣western india.aurionpro also ⁤discovered that several⁢ of its employees are rated chess players, further fueling internal enthusiasm. While ‌not solely ‍focused on short-term ROI,Aurionpro sees the sponsorship as a strategic,long-term partnership with⁢ the chess ecosystem,particularly as chess⁢ gains traction on⁣ digital ‌platforms like Twitch.

What’s next

Aurionpro plans to continue investing⁣ in digital initiatives and explore long-term⁤ collaborations within the chess community, solidifying its commitment to nurturing talent​ and promoting ‌strategic thinking.