Pranit Rastogi: A Rising Star in Chess

Pranit Rastogi, a Grade 2 student at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, continues to make remarkable strides in the world of chess, establishing himself as a rising star with an impressive list of achievements throughout 2024.

District and Global Triumphs

• District Champion (U-7): Pranit emerged as the District Champion in the Under 7 category for the financial year 2024-25, maintaining an undefeated streak in all five games.
• District Category (U-9): He secured third place while competing in the higher District category Under 9.
• Global Champ Rapid Chess Tournament: Pranit clinched first prize in both the Under 8 and Under 10 categories, remaining undefeated at the Ramagya School Chess Tournament.
• IPEN Chess Tournament: He won first prize in the Under 8 category at the R.K. Chokshi School of Chess in Faridabad.
• 3rd NCR Chess Tournament (Ghaziabad): Achieved second prize.
• Faridabad Open District Chess Championship: Secured second prize in the Under 9 category at G.D. Goenka Public School, Faridabad.
• Under 9 Tournament (Ramagya School Noida): Won first prize and remained unbeaten.

June 2024 Highlights

• Under 13 Rapid and Blitz Chess Tournament: Pranit secured second and first prizes at Ramagya School, Noida.
• 1st AFCA Open FIDE Classical International Rated Tournament: Won third prize in the Under 7 category at DPSG School, Faridabad.

July 2024 Highlights

• Global Sports Academy Chess Tournament: Secured third prize in the Under 15 category at Ramagya School Noida.
• Board Masters Chess Tournament: Won first prize in the Under 8 category and second prize in the Under 14 category, defeating two International FIDE Rated players.

August 2024 Highlights

• International FIDE Rated Tournament (Agra): Pranit defeated an International Rated player, drew one game, and secured second place in the Under 7 category.
• 3rd R.K. Chokshi Tournament: Won first prize in the Under 7 category.

September 2024 Highlights

• 16th MCA Chess Championship (Noida): Won first prize in both Under 7 and Under 9 categories, remaining unbeatable in all games.
• Under 7 National Championship (Mysore): Secured 26th rank out of 250 top players, the highest from Haryana, defeating four International Rated players and earning his FIDE International Rating.

October 2024 Highlights

• SFA Chess Under 9 Competition (New Delhi): Won a Gold Medal, remaining undefeated.
• Under 9 Khushi Chess Competition (Faridabad): Secured first prize, maintaining an unbeaten streak.
• Second Isle Chess Tournament (Faridabad): Competed in three categories—Under 8, Under 12, and Under 16—winning third prize in each, along with the Youngest Prize Award in Under 12 and Under 16.
• FIDE International Rating: Debuted with a rating of 1563, making him the highest-rated player at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad and one of the top three in India for his age category.
• Move N Leap Chess Tournament (Noida): Secured third prize in the Under 12 category, defeating two International FIDE Rated players.

November 2024 Highlights

• 8th Genius Chess Tournament (9-10 November): Pranit participated in the Under 7 and Under 9 categories held at Adharsheela Global School, Ghaziabad. He remained undefeated across both categories, showcasing his growing strength and consistency.
• On 16th November, Pranit represented Shiv Nadar School Faridabad in an Inter-School Chess Tournament at GBN School, Faridabad, where he remained undefeated, winning all 7 games and securing first position in the Under-9 category.
• On 17th November, Pranit competed in the Under-13 category at the 17th MCA Chess Tournament at Ramagya School, Noida, earning a well-deserved second place

December 2024 Highlights

• Asian School Chess Championship 2024-25 (Bangkok, Thailand): Represented India in this prestigious championship held from 1st to 11th December 2024, demonstrating exceptional talent on an international stage.

January - February 2025 Highlights

• 4th – 7th January : He participated in the Chess for World Peace Below 1800 International Chess Tournament at Jaypee School, Sector 128, Noida, and won third prize in the Under-9 category.
• 10th – 12th January : Pranit competed in the 1st Skillcraft International FIDE Rated Tournament at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, securing 7th position in the Under-8 category.
• 17th – 21st January : Representing Haryana and Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, Pranit participated in the 13th National School Chess Championship (Under-9) at Shri Prakash Synergy School, Peddapuram, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, and secured 31st position in a highly competitive field.
• 31st January – 4th February : He competed in the New Delhi Open International FIDE Rated Classical Chess Tournament at Thyagraj Stadium, Delhi, achieving 5th position in the Under-8 category.
• 9th February: Pranit secured first place in the Under-12 (Higher Category) at the 5th Study Isle Chess Tournament held in Sector 17, Faridabad, remaining undefeated in all his matches.
• 16th February : Pranit Rastogi showcased his exceptional chess skills at the Move N Leap Chess Tournament held at Sector 40, Noida, on 16th February 2025. Competing in two different categories, he delivered outstanding performances:              

           Under-8 Category: Secured first place, remaining undefeated in all matches.

          Under-12 Category (Higher Category): Secured first place, remaining undefeated in all matches, and was also honored with the Youngest Boy Award Trophy.

We are incredibly proud of Pranit’s consistent excellence and look forward to witnessing his continued success on the chessboard!

Kiara Gera excels in Kickboxing

Kiara Gera, a Grade 3 Kanha student, shined at the 23rd All Haryana State Kickboxing Championship on 4th and 5th May 2024, securing Silver Medals in the Kick Light and Point Fight events. Her outstanding performance has earned her a spot in the upcoming National Kickboxing Championship scheduled for the end of May 2024.

Chess Champion Pranit Rastogi

Pranit Rastogi, a Grade 2 student at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, showcased his chess prowess by winning first place in the Under 7 category at the Future Champions Chess Tournament held at Laurel High School, Pitampura, New Delhi. He also participated in the Global Chess Tournament on May 4th at Ramagya School, Noida, securing third place in the Under 13 category.

Aayra Kakkar excels in Kickboxing

Aayra Kakkar, a Grade 5 Corbett student at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, showcased remarkable skill at the 23rd All Haryana State Kickboxing Championship 2024. Held at the Haryana State Sports Complex, she secured two Gold Medals in Point Fight and Kick Light, along with a Bronze Medal in Creative Form. Aayra competed in the 10 to 12-year age group, impressing in the -32kg category. Her achievements reflect dedication and talent, bringing pride to her school and supporters.

Aadya Kakkar Wins Gold

Aadya Kakkar, a Grade 2 student at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, recently participated in the 23rd State Kickboxing Championship held at Haryana Sports Complex from May 3-5, 2024. She achieved a remarkable feat by winning the Gold Medal in Point Fight in the 7-9 (-24 kg) category. Her outstanding performance has not only made her school proud but has also earned her a well-deserved spot in the Nationals.

Jayansh Dhingra Wins First Place in U-13 Chess Tournament

Jayansh Dhingra of 6 Corbett excelled in the Faridabad District Senior Open tournament at G.D Goenka School Faridabad on May 19, 2024. Competing in the U-13 age category, he secured the First position, winning 5 out of 7 matches. Jayansh faced and triumphed over top-rated chess players, showcasing his exceptional talent and determination. Congratulations to Jayansh on his outstanding achievement!

Bhuvy Chhabra Shines in District Table Tennis Championship

Bhuvy Chhabra of Grade 7 Kabini secured a Silver Medal in the U-13 category and a Bronze Medal in the U-15 category at the Faridabad District Table Tennis championship.

Congratulations to Bhuvy on this remarkable achievement!

Iha Joshi Triumphs in AITA Championship Series Tournament

Iha Joshi, a Grade 8 student from Corbett House at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, has achieved a remarkable victory in the Tennis Girls Single Under 14 AITA Championship Series Tournament. The tournament, held from May 20 to May 24, 2024, in Faridabad, witnessed fierce competition from talented young players across the region. Iha showcased exceptional skill, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament, ultimately clinching the championship title.

Kiara Gera Shines at National Kickboxing Championship 2024

Kiara Gera from 3 Kanha represented Haryana in the National Kickboxing Championship - Children and Cadets 2024 held in Pune from May 21-26. She participated in three events and won a Bronze Medal in the Kick Light event and a Silver Medal in the Team-Point Fight event.

Shiv Nadar School Faridabad Students Selected for Prestigious International Internship

We are proud to announce that our Grade 12 IBDP Shiv Nadar School Faridabad students, Hrit Gupta and Raghav Garg, have been selected for the Indian Youth Nuclear Society’s prestigious International Internship Program. They will intern at the ITER Organisation in France, a leading energy project focused on demonstrating the feasibility of fusion power as a large-scale, carbon-free energy source.

During their internship, Hrit and Raghav will explore Virtual Reality Engineering and Diagnostics Technology, mentored by top experts. This experience will enrich their understanding of global collaboration, clean energy, and advanced technology, paving the way for their future successes.

Congratulations to Hrit and Raghav on this incredible achievement!