11.08.26, Singtam: Young chess players from Knight Chess Academy, Singtam delivered an outstanding performance at the Inter-School Monsoon Chess Tournament held at St. Augustine’s School, Kalimpong. Further, the girls from East Point SSS went on to clinch the runners-up trophy in school category. The highly competitive event drew strong participation from across the neighbouring hill region, featuring over 200 students representing more than 15 schools. Leading the achievements two young boys dominated their divisions to capture top honours. Aarav Pradhan secured the 1st position in the Under-11 Boys' category, while Suyog Shital Pradhan clinched 1st position in the Under-13 Boys' category, showcasing exceptional strategic skill on the board. The podium success extended across multiple age brackets for the local contingent. In the Under-15 Girls' category, Devanshiba Zala took 1st position, closely followed by Manasvi Acharya in 2nd position. In the Under-13 Girls' ...
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