Chess Training Foundation

Congratulations to Vihaan Dumir on securing 5th place in the U16 Open category at the prestigious Biel Chess Festival 2026 – Master Open Tournament!

Competing against a formidable international field, Vihaan delivered an excellent performance and gained an impressive 86 Elo points.

A strong achievement—well played, Vihaan! 👏♟️

Congratulations to Vihaan Dumir on securing 4th place in the Under-18 category at the Teplice Open 2026 – Group A!

Competing in a strong international field, Vihaan delivered an excellent performance and gained an impressive 142 Elo points.

A fine achievement—well played, Vihaan! 👏♟️

Congratulations to Ayansh Singh on securing 2nd place at the 39th National Under-9 Open Chess Championship 2026, along with an impressive gain of 95 Elo points! 🏆♟️

A special appreciation for Coach Geetesh Mishra, whose disciplined preparation, tireless effort and dedicated guidance played a vital role in this outstanding achievement.

Chess Training Foundation is immensely proud of both of you!

Congratulations to Ayansh Singh on becoming the UP State Under-9 Chess Champion 2026–27 with a flawless performance!

A proud achievement—well played, Champion! 🏆♟️

Congratulations to Alokik Maheshwari on securing 9th place at the 1st Unicorn International Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026!

A superb performance with 7/9 points and a whopping 92-point Elo gain. Well played, Alokik—keep rising! ♟️🏆

🏆 Congratulations to Vihaan Dumir!
We are proud to congratulate Vihaan on securing 13th place at the TEPLICE OPEN 2026 (Category A), one of Europe's strong FIDE-rated open tournaments.

His excellent performance was rewarded with a remarkable +142 Elo rating gain, reflecting his hard work, fighting spirit, and consistent progress.

Wishing Vihaan many more successful tournaments and milestones ahead! ♟️

🏆 Congratulations, Akshat Sureka! 🏆

We are immensely proud to congratulate Akshat Sureka on securing 🥉 3rd Place at the Karnataka State Under-19 Open FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026.

Competing in a strong field against some of the state's finest young players, Akshat displayed excellent preparation, determination, and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. This podium finish is a testament to his hard work, discipline, and passion for the game.

At Chess Training Foundation, we believe that consistent effort and the right guidance pave the way for success, and Akshat's achievement is yet another example of that journey.

👏 Congratulations once again, Akshat! Wishing you many more titles, rating gains, and memorable victories in the tournaments ahead.

♟️ Train Smart. Play Better. Achieve More.

Chess Training Foundation
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🏆 Another excellent performance by Hardik Shah at the Rajasthan U-17 Open State Chess Championship 2026 ♟️

🥇 1st Place

Hardik once again demonstrated his consistency, fighting spirit, and competitive strength by securing first place in a strong field of talented young players.

Performances like these are the result of disciplined training, regular tournament experience, and a constant desire to improve. Winning consecutive events at the state level is a testament to his dedication and hard work.

Congratulations to Hardik on yet another outstanding achievement, and we wish him continued success in the tournaments ahead.

♟️ Team CTF

🏆 Excellent result for Arjun Ghosh at the 20th Chess Age Group Championship, Singapore ♟️

🥈 2nd Place
📈 +90 FIDE Rating Points

A commendable performance marked by confidence, fighting spirit, and consistent hard work against strong competition. Results like these reflect dedication, regular tournament practice, and steady improvement.

Congratulations to Arjun on this outstanding achievement, and best wishes for many more successes ahead!

♟️ Team CTF

🏆 Strong performance by Hardik Shah (ELO 1993) at the Rajasthan State Senior Selection FIDE Rating Chess Championship 2026 ♟️

🥈 2nd Place
📈 +41 FIDE Rating Points

An excellent tournament performance showcasing consistency, fighting spirit, and disciplined preparation against strong opposition.

Congratulations to Hardik on this impressive achievement, and best wishes for many more successes ahead!

♟️ Team CTF