Key Highlights of Day 2
- 47 players participated on Day 2 at Cambridge School Open Chess Tournament: Young chess players from 29 schools and academies competed in the Under-9 and Under-15 categories.
- Strong participation from NCR schools: Students from schools in Noida, Greater Noida and nearby regions took part in the tournament.
- Shivya Tiglania emerged as a standout performer: At just 4 years and 11 months, she won the Under-9 Girls Category.
- Over 85 participants in two days: The tournament has seen strong participation from more than 30 schools and academies so far.
- Final day to feature Under-11 and Under-17 matches: Around 30 more players are expected to compete on the concluding day.
Greater Noida, June 10, 2026: The 1st Cambridge School Open Chess Tournament 2026 continued on an energetic note on its second day at Cambridge School, Greater Noida, with young chess players from different schools and academies competing with focus, confidence, and sportsmanship.
Day 2 of the tournament featured matches in the Under-9 and Under-15 categories. A total of 47 players from 29 schools and chess academies participated, making the day another strong showcase of emerging chess talent in Greater Noida and the NCR region.
The young participants impressed parents, coaches, and spectators with their tactical moves, patience, and ability to stay calm under pressure. From quick openings to carefully planned endgames, several matches reflected the growing interest of children in chess as a competitive mind sport.
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Young Players Display Strategy and Sportsmanship
The second day of the Cambridge School Open Chess Tournament 2026 saw children competing with remarkable discipline and maturity. Many players displayed strong decision-making skills and sharp concentration, proving that chess is becoming an important platform for young students to develop confidence and analytical thinking.
Day 2 Results of 1st Cambridge School Open Chess Tournament 2026
Under-9 Boys Category
- Winner: Inaaksh Kanchan – Sparkling Chess Academy
- 1st Runner-Up: Avijit Porwal – Amity International School, Noida
Under-9 Girls Category
- Winner: Shivya Tiglania – Makoons Play School
- 1st Runner-Up: Samriddhi Kumari – Oxford Green Public School
Under-15 Boys Category
- Winner: Adhyansh Jain – Gyanshree School, Noida
- 1st Runner-Up: Ruhaan Kumar – Shiv Nadar School, Noida
Under-15 Girls Category
- Winner: Rahini Kumar – Shiv Nadar School, Noida
- 1st Runner-Up: Anshika Aneja – Amity International School, Noida
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Youngest Participants Win Applause
One of the key highlights of Day 2 was the participation of the tournament’s youngest players. Pratyaksh Dutta from Amity International School, Noida, aged 6 years and 3 months, and Shivya Tiglania from Makoons Play School, aged 4 years and 11 months, received special appreciation for their enthusiasm and confidence.
Shivya Tiglania’s performance stood out as she secured first place in the Under-9 Girls Category, becoming one of the most inspiring performers of the day. Her achievement drew appreciation from parents, coaches, and spectators, as she competed with confidence against other young players.
Over 85 Players Participate in First Two Days
Sharing details about the tournament, Kushank Rustagi, Sports Executive (SAE), said that the response to the championship has been extremely encouraging. He mentioned that more than 85 participants from 30 different schools and academies have taken part over the first two days.
He further shared that the organisers are expecting around 30 more participants on the final day, where matches will be held in the Under-11 and Under-17 categories.
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Why This Tournament Matters?
The 1st Cambridge School Open Chess Tournament 2026 is more than a school-level sporting event. It reflects the growing popularity of chess among children and highlights how schools are encouraging students to take part in mind sports.
Chess helps children improve concentration, patience, logical thinking, problem-solving ability, and emotional control. Tournaments like these give young players a platform to test their skills, gain confidence, and learn the value of healthy competition.
For parents and educators, such events also show how early exposure to chess can support a child’s overall development, both academically and personally.