Pranit Rastogi Excels in Chess

Shiv Nadar School Faridabad proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of Pranit Rastogi of Grade 4, whose exceptional performances across multiple chess tournaments this year reflect remarkable consistency, focus, and competitive spirit.

Pranit secured 3rd Position (25 March) and 2nd Position (26 March) at the Open Grandmaster Chess Camp Tournament conducted by Himanshu Sharma.

He further emerged as the Champion at the Under-9 District Chess Tournament 2026–27, held on 5 April 2026 at Grand Columbus School, finishing undefeated across all six games.

In a remarkable milestone, and for the first time in the history of Faridabad, nine year old Pranit from Shiv Nadar School Faridabad became the Faridabad District Senior Open Category Chess Champion. The tournament, conducted on 19 April 2026 by the Faridabad District Chess Association, saw Pranit rise from an initial seeding of 21st to claim the top position after six rounds, demonstrating exceptional composure and skill.

Continuing his winning momentum:

• On 26 April 2026, he secured First Position in the Under-9 category at the CS Memorial Chess Tournament held at The Millennium School, remaining undefeated in all five games.
• On 27 April 2026, he secured Second Position in the Under-9 category at Delhi Public School Greater Faridabad.
• On 28 April 2026, representing Shiv Nadar School Faridabad in a higher category (Under-11) at Delhi Public School Greater Faridabad, he once again secured First Position, remaining undefeated in all five matches.
• On 15 June 2026, Pranit participated in the Below 1800 Rapid Chess Tournament held at Chhabil Dass Public School, Ghaziabad, where he secured First Position in the Under-10 category, winning a trophy and a cash prize of ₹1,500.
• On 20 and 21 June 2026, he represented Faridabad in the Haryana State Chess Championship in the Under-11 category, competing in a higher age category at Karnal. He finished in Fourth Position with 5.5 points. Notably, the players finishing in second, third, fourth, and fifth positions all had the same score of 5.5 points. He was awarded a trophy and a cash prize of ₹1,500.
• On 27 June 2026, Pranit secured Second Position at the 3rd ChessVanguard Rapid Chess Tournament held at St. Andrew's World School, winning a trophy and a cash prize of ₹3,100.

Most recently, Pranit represented Faridabad in the Under-9 State Chess Tournament held at Hardyal Public School on 9 and 10 May 2026. Competing among 90 participants from across the state, he delivered an outstanding performance and secured Third Position, achieving a podium finish in the tournament. Pranit won 6 out of 7 games, further reflecting his dedication, focus, and competitive spirit.

A strong reflection of discipline, perseverance, and consistent excellence, Pranit's achievements stand as a proud moment for the Shiv Nadar School Faridabad community. We congratulate Pranit on his outstanding accomplishments and wish him continued success in the many championships ahead.