15+
Players with national and international level experience
100+
Students actively engaged in SLIIT Chess
05+
Tournaments participated annually
10+
Tournament championships won
Playing Chess at SLIIT
Chess at SLIIT fosters intellectual growth, confidence, and community for all. Open to everyone, it offers casual play, training, and competitive tournaments like Castle Fest. Peer mentorship guides players to develop strategic skills and thrive both on and off the board.
• Visit the SLIIT Course Web
• Follow the SLIIT Sports Council official Facebook and Instagram pages
• Follow the SLIIT Chess social media pages
• Contact the Sports Unit for direct information
• Reach out to the Sports Unit, Team Captain, or Vice-Captain
• Follow the instructions given for joining practices
• SLIIT provides common chess equipment for practice
• No. All chess activities are completely free for SLIIT students
• Yes. Basic guidelines and rules of chess will be explained by the Team Captain, Vice-Captain, and other experienced national and international chess players during your first session.
There are no specific qualifications required to join the SLIIT Chess Team. All you need is a genuine interest and passion for chess. If you love the game and are eager to improve, that's the best qualification to start your journey with SLIIT Chess.
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