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Knight Chess Academy, Singtam Shines in Kalimpong and Darjeeling Chess Tournaments 2025

By himalayanreview

Singtam, November 3, 2025: Students from Knight Chess Academy, Singtam, performed remarkably well at two major chess events — the Late Hari Pd. Katel and ST Sherpa Memorial Chess Championship 2025 held at Kalimpong, and the Rapid Chess Tournament 2025 held at Darjeeling.

In the Kalimpong Championship, Rajvedi Rai secured the 1st position in the Under-9 Girls category, while Yedhant Agarwal and Evan Moktan claimed the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively in the Under-9 Boys category. Pallak Agarwal won the 1st position in the Under-11 Girls category, Edha Singh secured 3rd position in the same category, and Suyog Shital Pradhan emerged Champion in the Under-13 Boys category. Parichay Subba claimed the 1st position in the Under-15 Boys category, while Manasvi Acharya received the title of Best Girl of the Tournament along with a cash prize. The academy’s coach, Rohit Gurung, won the Open Category.

In the Darjeeling Chess Tournament, Aarav Pradhan secured the 2nd position in the Under-10 category, Yedhant Agarwal stood 8th, and Pallak Agarwal 9th in the same category. Parichay Subba bagged the 2nd position in the Under-14 category, while Coach Rohit Gurung once again won the Open Category. The academy continues to make Singtam proud with its growing chess excellence.
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