CISCE Zone 'A' Chess Championship (Boys) 2026–27

16/07/2026 - 17/07/2026

Venue: IES ORION School

IES ORION School had the distinct honour of hosting the CISCE Zone 'A' Chess Championship (Boys) 2026–27 on 16^th and 17^th July 2026. The prestigious championship brought together talented young chess players from across Mumbai, providing them with a platform to showcase their strategic thinking, discipline, and sportsmanship.

The championship witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 38 CISCE schools, with 268 players competing in the Under-14, Under-17, and Under-19 Boys categories. The tournament was conducted in a highly organized and professional manner under the rules and regulations of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).

The Opening Ceremony was graced by Hon. Secretary & CEO of IES, Shri Shailendra Gharse, and Vice President of IES, Shri Ramesh S. Rao, who formally inaugurated the championship. They welcomed all the participants, coaches, and officials and encouraged the young players to compete with determination, integrity, and true sportsmanship.

After two days of intense and intellectually stimulating competition, the championship concluded with the Prize Distribution Ceremony, which was graced by Padma Shri and Arjuna Awardee, Smt. Anupama Gokhale, India's most celebrated chess player. She was accompanied by IES OSD, Shri Ravi Gadiyar. Their inspiring presence added immense prestige to the event as they felicitated the winners and appreciated the efforts of all the participants.

The winners of the championship are as follows:

Standing Under 14 Boys

Rank	Name of the Student	DOB	School Name	School Code	Standard
1	Aditya Shardul Kadam	04-09-2013	Prime Academy	MA099	VII
2	Gaurang Bhandari	14-10-2013	Bombay Scottish School	MA053	VII
3	Agastya Singh Khanka	16-11-2013	Hiranandani Foundation School	MA061	VII
4	Ayush Yadav	11-10-2013	Arya Viday Mandir, Bandra (W)	MA025	VII
5	Lakshya Pankaj Agrawal	16-07-2014	Hiranandani Foundation School	MA041	VII

Standing Under 17 Boys

Rank	Name of the Student	DOB	School Name	School Code	Standard
1	Hriday Maniar	02-04-2012	Vasudev C. Wadhwa Arya Vidya Mandir	MA062	IX
2	Om Rajeevkumar Sagar	17-06-2011	Hiranandani Foundation School	MA061	X
3	Neemay Mayur Bhanushali	08-05-2012	The Green Acres Academy	MA236	IX
4	Shourya Swapnil Khadilkar	29-01-2011	Pawar Public School	MA170	X
5	Rayan Arshan Merchant	06-06-2012	Chatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School	MA058	IX

Standing Under 19 Boys

Rank	Name of the Student	DOB	School Name	School Code	Standard
1	Shlok Choudhury	19-06-2009	Cathedral & John Connon School	MA006	XII
2	Arhan Bhandari	22-01-2009	Cathedral & John Connon School	MA006	XII
3	Rehan Mehernosh Printer	07-08-2008	Cathedral & John Connon School	MA006	XII
4	Rishi Manish Rele	03-11-2008	Cathedral & John Connon School	MA006	XII
5	Samar Joy Surana	05-03-2009	Cathedral & John Connon School	MA006	XII

The successful organization of this prestigious championship once again reflects IES ORION's unwavering commitment to promoting excellence in sports and nurturing young talent through healthy competition and holistic education.