Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Youngsters shine at New Year Chess Trophy
A big chess competition for kids happened in Hyderabad called the New Year Children Chess Trophy.
Kids from all over India played in different age groups like Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, and Under-15 for both boys and girls.
Many talented young players won prizes in their categories.
The winners were Ritesh Maddukuri and Aadyareddy Konda in the Under-15 group, Aarush and Ridhima Singh in the Under-12 group, Vignesh and Kavya A N S S in the Under-10 group, and Yuvan Rodda and Shrivishishta in the Under-8 group.
The event was a great way to see how much kids love and are good at chess.
The Pragathi Chess Academy All India New Year Children Chess Trophy 2026 was held at Premia Academy International School in Hyderabad.
The event featured competitions in Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, and Under-15 categories for both boys and girls.
Ritesh Maddukuri won the Under-15 Boys category, while Aadyareddy Konda won the Under-15 Girls category.
Aarush and Ridhima Singh emerged as champions in the Under-12 Boys and Girls categories, respectively.
Vignesh and Kavya A N S S secured top honors in the Under-10 Boys and Girls categories, respectively.
- Who
- Young chess players from across India
- What
- Pragathi Chess Academy All India New Year Children Chess Trophy 2026
- When
- New Year 2026
- Where
- Premia Academy International School, Attapur, Hyderabad
- Why
- To showcase and nurture young chess talent in India
- Event
- Pragathi Chess Academy All India New Year Children Chess Trophy 2026
- Location
- Premia Academy International School, Attapur, Hyderabad
- Categories
- Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, Under-15 (Boys and Girls)
- Under-15 Boys Winner
- Ritesh Maddukuri
- Under-15 Girls Winner
- Aadyareddy Konda
- Under-12 Boys Winner
- Aarush
- Under-12 Girls Winner
- Ridhima Singh
- Under-10 Boys Winner
- Vignesh
- Under-10 Girls Winner
- Kavya A N S S
- Under-8 Boys Winner
- Yuvan Rodda
- Under-8 Girls Winner
- Shrivishishta