Archive · 11 Sep 2026
ISSO Chess Games Begin in Ahmedabad With 427 Players
The ISSO Chess Games are a large chess competition for school students.
They began in Ahmedabad on September 11 and last for two days.
There are 427 young players from 102 schools taking part.
The players compete in four age groups for boys and girls.
Chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa came to support and encourage them.
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi also attended the event.
The competition helps students practice thinking, concentration and decision-making.
The Games are supported by the Adani Group.
The two-day ISSO Chess Games began on September 11 at Adani International School in Ahmedabad.
A total of 427 players from 102 international schools across India are participating.
Competitors are divided into Under-11, Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 boys’ and girls’ categories.
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa attended the opening, interacted with participants and encouraged them to compete confidently.
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi emphasized early talent identification and school-level sporting opportunities.
- Who
- 427 students from 102 international schools, along with R Praggnanandhaa, Harsh Sanghavi and ISSO founder Aakanksha Thapak.
- What
- The ISSO Chess Games, a two-day inter-school chess competition, began with four age groups for boys and girls.
- When
- September 11 and 12, 2026.
- Where
- Adani International School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Why
- To give young players competitive exposure and help develop strategic thinking, concentration, decision-making and resilience.
- Participants
- 427 young chess players
- Schools represented
- 102 international schools across India
- Dates
- September 11–12, 2026
- Venue
- Adani International School, Ahmedabad
- Age categories
- Under-11, Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19
- Divisions
- Separate boys’ and girls’ categories
- Supporter
- Adani Group
