Ruhaan Taneja Shines in Chess and Football

Ruhaan Taneja of Grade 4 Corbett has brought pride to Shiv Nadar School Faridabad through his achievements in both chess and football.

Ruhaan was part of the school’s Under-11 Boys Chess Team that secured first position at the CBSE North Zone II Boys Chess Championship, held in Kurukshetra from 24 to 27 August 2026. He won four of his five matches, including the crucial final round. The team qualified for the CBSE Nationals Chess Tournament in Jalandhar.

Ruhaan also represents the school in the AIFF Blue Cubs League as part of our Under-9 Football Team. In the match held on 29 August 2026, the team secured a 4–0 victory. Ruhaan scored two goals and was awarded the Player of the Match Trophy.

We are also delighted to share that Ruhaan took part in the 19th RSA Cup (September–October 2026) in the Under-10 category. His team finished fourth overall and were runners-up for the Shield Cup. Ruhaan was named Best Player of his team for his performance throughout the tournament.

Congratulations to Ruhaan and his teammates on these achievements. We wish them the very best for the matches ahead!