Guwahati, 18 August, 2024: Modern English School, Kahilipara, successfully hosted the 1st All Assam Inter-School Chess Championship on August 16-17, 2024, bringing together over 150 students from 30 schools across Assam. This two-day event aimed to foster mental agility, strategic thinking, and friendly competition among the stdents.
Students competed across three categories—Class 1-4, 5-8, and 9-12—each divided into separate boys’ and girls’ divisions. The participants demonstrated remarkable skill and perseverance throughout the tournament. The Best School Award was clinched by St. Francis De Sales School (SFS), Narengi, with Delhi Public School, Guwahati as the runner-up.
The category wise winners are mentioned below.
Category – Class 1 to 4
Winner (Boys)
1st Position – Saraswat Deka, Delhi Public School, Guwahati
2nd Position – Darshil Das, SFS Narengi, Guwahati
3rd Position – Reyaan Nobis, SFS Narengi, Guwahati
4th Position – Prachuriya Changmai, SFS Narengi, Guwahati
5th Position – Rishabh Bordoloi, Kendriya Vidyalaya Namrup
Winner (Girls)
1st Position – Abri Nayla Borah, Delhi Public School, Guwahati
2nd Position – Krishangi Sarma, Little Flower School, Guwahati
3rd Position – Urvee Borgohain, The Green School International
4th Position – Dhaniksha Das, Holy Home School, Guwahati
5th Position – Ipshita Thakuria, Delhi Public School, Guwahati
Category – Class 5 to 8
Winner (Boys)
1st Position – Jagajit Sinha, Modern English School, Guwahati
2nd Position – Bornil Hazarika, Shemford Futuristic School, Jorhat
3rd Position – Shuvang Pran Kashyap, Maria’s Public School, Guwahati
4th Position – S.D Saikartik, Delhi Public School, Guwahati
5th Position – Neehar Das, Faculty H.S School
Winner (Girls)
1st Position – Ameya Gupta, Maria’s Public School, Guwahati
2nd Position – Tamnna Sarma, PM Sree KV Khanapara
3rd Position – Srishti Rupa Roy, The Green School International
4th Position – Bhairabi Boro, Modern English School, Guwahati
5th Position – Kristina Kalita, Govt. Gurdon H.S School, Nalbari
Category – Class 9 to 12
Winner (Boys)
1st Position – Pran Govind Parashar Kashyap, International School Guwahati
2nd Position – Debabrata Nath, Sandipani Vidya Mandir
3rd Position – Subham Bhattacharjee, South Point School, Guwahati
4th Position – Ayushmaan Das, Green International School, Guwahati
5th Position – Nirban Das, SFS Narengi, Guwahati
The event was overseen by an esteemed panel of judges, including FIDE Arbiter Mr. Gulap Chandra Gogoi and Senior National Arbiters Mr. Rajnish Barma, Mr. Homen Rabha, and Mr. Prayag Hazarika. The competition concluded with 25 top scorers receiving trophies and certificates, while all participants were honored with participation certificates.
The Principal of Modern English School, Mrs. Jonali Das, expressed her excitement about the championship’s success:
“We are thrilled to have hosted such a prestigious event that brings together students from across the state to showcase their intellectual prowess. Chess enhances critical thinking and fosters discipline and resilience in our students. We are proud of each participant for their dedication and sportsmanship.”
Chess Coach at Modern English School, Mr. Bipin Sinha, praised the students’ efforts, “The level of skill and passion displayed by the participants has been truly inspiring. Chess is a game of patience and strategy, and seeing so many young minds excel is rewarding. We hope this championship has ignited a lifelong love for the game in each student.”
The event concluded on a high note, marking a memorable first edition of the All-Assam Inter-School Chess Championship.
The chess championship was the latest in a series of events aimed at the overall development of students, following the school’s successful All Assam Inter-School Yogasana Championship on August 10, 2024.
