At the CBSE North Zone Chess Championship 2026, two teams from Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Vasundhara, Ghaziabad, secured silver medals and qualified for the National Championship.

The Under-19 Boys’ team and the Under-17 Girls’ team demonstrated their ability to compete under pressure, think strategically and work together towards a shared goal. Both teams earned silver at the North Zone level, securing their place at the next stage of the competition.

UNDER-19 BOYS | SILVER MEDAL | QUALIFIED FOR NATIONALS

Anant Bhatnagar – Class X
Soumik Chattopadhyaya – Class X
Gauransh Lohani – Class IX
Arihant Singh – Class X
Garvit Mishra – Class X

UNDER-17 GIRLS | SILVER MEDAL | QUALIFIED FOR NATIONALS

Ayana Afia Arshad – Class X
Ananya Sharma – Class X
Jasmine Mishra – Class X
Ditika Singh – Class X
Madhvi – Class VIII

Chess demands patience, foresight and the ability to make considered decisions with every move. For these ten students, the North Zone Championship marks an important achievement—and an opportunity to take their game to the national stage.

As they prepare for Nationals, their journey reflects the value of creating opportunities for students to pursue their interests, develop their abilities and compete at higher levels.

Congratulations to both teams. The next move awaits.