Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Velammal Vidyalaya Dominates CBSE South Zone Boys Chess
A chess tournament for boys from different schools was held in Hyderabad.
Velammal Vidyalaya schools from Chennai won the top prize in all three age groups: under 11, under 14, and under 19.
The event had 213 schools and 849 players.
It lasted four days and had six rounds of play.
After the games, officials gave out prizes at the closing ceremony.
Velammal Vidyalaya schools won all three age categories at the CBSE South Zone Boys Chess Championship.
The U‑11, U‑14, and U‑19 titles were taken by Velammal Vidyalaya (Mangadu, Nolambur, and Porur branches).
213 schools and 849 players competed over four days and six rounds.
Bala Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School (Adyar) finished second in the U‑19 category.
National Chess Chairman K. S. Prasad and other officials presented prizes at the closing ceremony.
- Who
- Velammal Vidyalaya schools and other participating schools
- What
- Championship victory in all three age categories
- When
- Thursday, during a four‑day event
- Where
- Pallavi Model School, Boduppal, Hyderabad
- Why
- Competitive school chess tournament
- Event
- CBSE South Zone (SZ-1) Boys Chess Championship
- Winner
- Velammal Vidyalaya (all three age categories)
- Participants
- 213 schools, 849 players
- Location
- Pallavi Model School, Boduppal, Hyderabad
- Duration
- Four days, six rounds