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 to 2027, 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.
Most recently, Pranit represented Faridabad in the Under 9 Haryana State Chess Championship 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. Pranit won 6 out of 7 games, further reflecting his dedication, focus, and competitive spirit.
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 at Karnal. Competing in a higher age category, he finished in Fourth Position with 5.5 points. Notably, the players finishing in second, third, fourth, and fifth positions all scored 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.
Adding to his impressive list of accomplishments, Pranit participated in the Rising Stars Chess Tournament held on 18 July 2026 at DPGITM College, Gurugram, in the Under 9 category. He emerged as the Champion, remaining undefeated in all his games, and was awarded a trophy, certificate, and a cash prize of ₹5,000.
On 19 July 2026, he competed in the significantly higher Under 17 category at RPS School, Sector 89, Gurugram, where he secured an impressive 10th Rank, earning a medal and a cash prize of ₹1,000 against much older competitors.
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.