39 Students Represent PWS at Pathankot District Chess Championship; Vanshika Gupta Clinches Gold, Aarav Mahajan Wins Youngest Player Award

Partap World School (PWS), Pathankot once again demonstrated its commitment to nurturing academic excellence and strategic thinking as 39 students proudly represented the school at the District Chess Championship, organized by the Pathankot District Chess Association. The young chess enthusiasts displayed exceptional analytical skills, concentration, and sportsmanship while competing against some of the district’s finest players.

The championship proved to be a memorable event for PWS, with students securing top honours across multiple age categories. Vanshika Gupta emerged as the Champion in the Under-19 Girls category, securing the 1st Position with an impressive performance. In the Under-13 Girls category, Manasvi earned the 2nd Position, showcasing remarkable composure and tactical brilliance throughout the tournament.

Adding to the school’s achievements, Tejeshwar secured the 4th Position in the Under-13 Boys category, while Anirudh finished in the 5th Position, reflecting the school’s growing strength in competitive chess.

One of the most heartwarming moments of the championship was when Aarav Mahajan received the prestigious Youngest Player Award, highlighting his enthusiasm and promising potential in the sport at such a young age.

Complete List of PWS Participants

The school was proudly represented by the following students:

Boys: Vansh Spolia, Kshitij, Piyush, Bhunishwar, Rehan, Rajbir Singh, Karanjeet Singh, Umang Pandey, Tejeshwar, Aprajit Klandari, Aarav Sharma, Anirudh, Gorang Attari, Abhinav Pathania, Atharv, Gourish Sharma, Rudransh Katal, Adhvik Mahajan, Madhaveshwar, Mithileshwar, Sheeran, Ahamveer Singh, Hardik Baloria, Madhav Sarin, Aarav Mahajan, and Himank Dixal.

Girls: Vanshika Gupta, Manasvi, Asmi Gupta, Hafza Noureen Khan, Lavisha, Aatifa Fatima, Guntass, Omehra, Divyanshi Thakur, Ishanvi, Saanvi, and Aura.

Chess: Building Strategic Thinkers and Future Leaders

At Partap World School, chess is more than just a game—it is an essential tool for developing critical thinking, logical reasoning, decision-making, patience, and problem-solving skills. The school’s emphasis on holistic education encourages students to excel not only in academics but also in intellectual and co-curricular pursuits that prepare them for future challenges.

The outstanding participation and achievements at the District Chess Championship reflect PWS’s unwavering commitment to providing students with opportunities to compete, learn, and grow through sports and mind games.

The school management, Principal, coaches, and faculty congratulated all the participants and winners for their commendable performances and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence in future competitions.