Pranit Rastogi Shines Across National and International Chess Arenas

Pranit Rastogi of Grade 3, Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, has achieved remarkable milestones in a series of recent chess tournaments, demonstrating exceptional consistency, focus, and skill.

• 6th September 2025: At the Pacific Chess League held at Pacific Mall, Jasola, Pranit secured First Position in the Under-8 Category, remaining undefeated in all seven rounds. He was awarded a trophy, cash prize of ₹2,500, and gift vouchers worth ₹2,500.
• 7th September 2025: Competing again in the Under-12 (Higher Category) of the same tournament, he clinched Third Prize, earning a trophy, cash prize of ₹1,500, and gift vouchers worth ₹1,500.
• 18th–30th September 2025: Representing India at the World Cadet Classical Chess Tournament in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Pranit improved his international rating by 103 points, defeating five higher-rated players and drawing with two others — a commendable performance on the global stage.
• 5th October 2025: Continuing his winning streak, he emerged First Prize winner in the C.S. Sharma Memorial Chess Tournament (Under-9 Category) at Millennium School, Noida, once again remaining unbeaten.

Pranit’s exceptional run across age categories and tournaments reflects his growing mastery of the game and his dedication to continuous improvement.