Pranit Rastogi Shines Across National and International Chess Arenas
Pranit Rastogi of Grade 3, Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, continues to shine as one of the region’s most promising young chess talents, displaying exceptional focus, consistency, and competitive spirit across a remarkable series of tournaments.
6 September 2025 – Pacific Chess League, Jasola (Under-8)
Pranit secured First Position, remaining undefeated across all seven rounds. He received a trophy, ₹2,500 cash prize, and gift vouchers worth ₹2,500.
7 September 2025 – Pacific Chess League, Jasola (Under-12)
Competing in a higher age category, he earned Third Prize with a trophy, ₹1,500 cash prize, and ₹1,500 in gift vouchers.
18–30 September 2025 – World Cadet Classical Chess Championship, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Representing India, Pranit improved his FIDE rating by 103 points, defeating five higher-rated players and drawing with two. A mature, steady performance at the international level.
5 October 2025 – C.S. Sharma Memorial (Under-9), Millennium School, Noida
Pranit clinched First Prize, remaining unbeaten yet again.
26 October 2025 – SRCA Chess Tournament, Noida (Under-8)
He secured Second Position, finishing undefeated in all games.
26 October 2025 – Blitz Chess Tournament (Open Category), Noida
Playing alongside IMs, AGMs, and WFMs, Pranit finished 4th overall, ahead of a Woman FIDE Master.
31 October 2025 – Felicitation in Faridabad
Pranit was honoured by the Senior Citizen Society, Sector 16—one of the city’s largest groups—for his World Cadet performance and continued achievements.
1 November 2025 – GBN School Chess Tournament, Faridabad
He secured First Position, remaining unbeaten. This milestone marked his 100th chess trophy.
8–16 November 2025 – Commonwealth Chess Championship, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Representing India, Pranit delivered an impressive finish:
• 5th place in Classical
• 4th place in Blitz
29 November 2025 – Open SRCA Chess Tournament, Faridabad
Pranit emerged Champion, undefeated in all five games. With this win, he qualified for the Champion Trophy Knockout Open Tournament, featuring champions from across Delhi-NCR.
30 November 2025 – Champions Trophy Knockout Finale, Noida
Representing Faridabad, he once again became the Champion, remaining undefeated in all five rounds and defeating regional champions from every NCR zone.
30 November 2025 – Under-9 Tournament, Prometheus School, Noida
Representing Shiv Nadar School, Pranit secured Second Position among 90 participants. He could not attend the prize distribution ceremony as the NCR Champions Finale was held at another venue soon after.
30 November 2025 – Blitz Open Chess Tournament, Noida
He further participated in the Blitz Open category later that day.
Across these events, Pranit played 17 games in a single day, demonstrating remarkable stamina and mental resilience.
7 December 2025 – Move N Leap Chess Tournament, Sector 40, Noida
Pranit added another set of outstanding performances:
• Under-8 Category: First Position, undefeated across all five games
• Under-12 Puzzle Championship: Second Position
• Under-12 Category (higher age group): Second Position
Pranit’s consistent excellence across age groups, formats, and competitive levels—local, national, and international—reflects his deep commitment to the sport and his steady growth as a young athlete.