Archive · 30 Jul 2026
CBSE South Zone Boys Chess Championship 2026 Wraps Up
The CBSE South Zone Boys Chess Championship 2026 was a big chess competition for kids.
It happened at Pallavi Model School in Boduppal, Telangana, from July 27 to 30.
849 students from 213 schools played in three age groups: under 11, under 14, and under 19.
Chennai schools did very well, winning all three categories.
The event ended with a ceremony where chess leaders and school officials gave speeches and celebrated the players’ hard work.
849 players from 213 schools across four states competed in three age groups.
The event ran six rounds over four days at Pallavi Model School, Boduppal.
Chennai‑based Velammal schools dominated, winning all three categories.
Valedictory ceremony on July 30, 2026 was attended by national and state chess officials.
Under 11, Under 14, and Under 19 champions were all from Chennai schools.
- Who
- Students from 213 schools and chess officials such as K. S. Prasad and A. J. Chandra
- What
- A six‑round boys’ chess tournament organized by CBSE South Zone
- When
- July 27‑30, 2026
- Where
- Pallavi Model School, Boduppal, Telangana, India
- Why
- To promote chess among school students and showcase regional talent
- Event
- CBSE South Zone Boys Chess Championship 2026
- Dates
- July 27-30, 2026
- Location
- Pallavi Model School, Boduppal, Telangana
- Participants
- 849 players
- Schools
- 213 schools
- Age categories
- Under 11, Under 14, Under 19
- Champions
- Velammal Vidyalaya (Mangadu) for U11 & U14; Velammal Vidyalaya (Porur) for U19