Birsa Chess Foundation is a chess academy and tournament platform based in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, established in 2026. Its mission is to develop competitive players from grassroots level through disciplined chess instruction, youth coaching, and opportunities to compete. The foundation describes its academy curriculum as emphasizing positional study, tactical calculation, and practice with master-level exercises.

Its tournament program is designed to include FIDE-rated championships, Swiss-system rapid events, and classical time-control invitationals, with a focus on rating development and fair play under AICF and FIDE guidelines. The organization also highlights arbiter training clinics and seminars covering tournament administration, electronic pairings, anti-cheating protocols, and the Laws of Chess.

For youth development, Birsa Chess Foundation offers merit-based scholarships, tournament entry waivers, and specialized mentorship clinics, with particular attention to underrepresented young players in Jharkhand. The website serves as its official tournament desk, providing event information, registration updates, schedules, and prospectuses. While upcoming tournament details are being prepared, visitors can join the foundation’s WhatsApp community for announcements and registration alerts.