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Knight Chess Academy Shines at Inter-School Chess Tournament 2025

By himalayanreview

17.08.25, Singtam: Students of Knight Chess Academy, Singtam delivered an outstanding performance at the Inter-School Chess Tournament 2025 held at TNSSS, Gangtok, securing multiple podium finishes across various age categories in both boys’ and girls’ sections.

Representing schools across the region, our academy players showcased not only skill and strategy but also exemplary sportsmanship. The tournament featured a highly competitive field, and our players rose to the occasion with commendable results.



In the boys’ section, standout performances included Parichay Subbha (6th), Karan Ojha (7th), and Yedhant Agarwal (8th) in the Open category, all with 7 points. In the Under-13 category, Suyog Shital Pradhan secured 2nd place with 7 points, and Pratik Sunar came 6th with 6.5 points. Aarav Pradhan dominated the Under-11 category, claiming 1st position with 7 points, while Dipttom Bhattacharya followed with a 3rd place finish (6 points). In the Under-9 category, Advait Dubey achieved 9th place with 6.5 points, and in Under-7, Abhirudhra Kumar clinched the 1st position with 7 points.

In the girls’ section, Manasvi Acharya led the way by winning 1st place in the Open category with a perfect 9 points, followed by Ishita Agarwal (5th, 7 points), Aadya Lama (8th, 6.5 points), and Palak Agarwal (9th, 6 points). In the age categories, Edha Singh placed 6th in Under-11 with 4.5 points, while Rajvedhi Rai secured 3rd place in Under-9 with 6 points.

The Academy is immensely proud of all its participants, not only for their performance but also for their dedication and discipline throughout the tournament.

Speaking on the occasion, Rohit Gurung, coach and mentor at Knight Chess Academy, said, "These results reflect the hard work and commitment of our students. We are proud to be nurturing future champions and will continue our efforts to promote chess excellence in the region."

Congratulations to all the players and heartfelt thanks to the parents and supporters who continue to stand by our young talents.

For further information, please contact:

Knight Chess Academy, Singtam

📞 Phone: +91- 81012 98212

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