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 and steady international performance.

5 October 2025 – C.S. Sharma Memorial (Under-9), The Millennium School, Noida

He clinched First Prize, remaining unbeaten.

26 October 2025 – SRCA Chess Tournament, Noida (Under-8)

Pranit secured Second Position, finishing undefeated.

26 October 2025 – Blitz Chess Tournament (Open Category), Noida

Competing alongside IMs, AGMs, and WFMs, he finished 4th overall, ahead of a Woman FIDE Master.

31 October 2025 – Felicitation, Faridabad

Pranit was honoured by the Senior Citizen Society, Sector 16, for his World Cadet performance and continued achievements.

1 November 2025 – GBN School Chess Tournament, Faridabad

He secured First Position, remaining unbeaten. This marked his 100th chess trophy.

8–16 November 2025 – Commonwealth Chess Championship, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Representing India, Pranit achieved:
• 5th place in Classical
• 4th place in Blitz

29 November 2025 – Open SRCA Chess Tournament, Faridabad

Pranit emerged Champion, undefeated in all five games, qualifying for the Champion Trophy Knockout Open Tournament.

30 November 2025 – Champions Trophy Knockout Finale, Noida

Representing Faridabad, he once again became Champion, remaining undefeated in all five rounds.

30 November 2025 – Under-9 Tournament, Prometheus School, Noida

Representing Shiv Nadar School, he secured Second Position among 90 participants.

30 November 2025 – Blitz Open Chess Tournament, Noida

He further competed 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 delivered another strong performance:
• Under-8 Category – First Position, undefeated
• Under-12 Puzzle Championship – Second Position
• Under-12 Category (higher age group) – Second Position

1 February 2026 – CS Memorial Chess Tournament, The Millennium School, Noida

Pranit secured First Position in the Under-9 category, remaining undefeated in all five games.

8 February 2026 – Under-11 Chess Tournament, Faridabad

He achieved First Position, remaining undefeated in all four games.
On the same day, he also competed in the Under-14 category and secured First Position, remaining undefeated in all five games.

14 February 2026 – Study Isle Chess Tournament

Competing in higher age groups, Pranit secured:
• Second Position – Under-12 category
• Third Position – Under-16 category

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.

We congratulate him on his continued achievements and wish him many more milestones ahead.