Casagrand International School hosts 4th State Level Children’s Chess Tournament 2026
~Hosted exclusively for the children aged under 8 to 17, the one-of-a-kind event in the city witnessed participation of over 350 students from across 70 schools in Tamil Nadu~
Chennai, March 3, 2026: Chennai witnessed a landmark day for scholastic sport as Casagrand International School hosted the 4th edition of the Tamil Nadu State Level Chess Tournament, bringing state-level talents to the heart of the city. The tournament saw an impressive gathering of over 350 young chess talents from 70 schools across Tamil Nadu, transforming the campus into a dynamic battleground of intellect, strategy and sporting spirit. For the students, it was more than a competition. It was a powerful platform to test their skill, sharpen their focus and experience the thrill of competing on a stage that celebrated excellence at the state level.
Adhering to international standards of fairness and technical precision, the Tamil Nadu State Level Chess Tournament unfolded as a grand spectacle of intellect, strategy and sportsmanship, reflecting both scale and prestige. The tournament featured four competitive categories U-8, U-10, U-12 and U-17, with participants battling it out across 6 rigorous rounds that tested endurance, concentration and tactical depth. Each round intensified the contest, as young minds calculated moves under pressure in an atmosphere charged with focus and competitive spirit. At the culmination of a fiercely contested series of matches, the top 15 Champions in every category were crowned and honored with prestigious trophies, while the first-place winners were further rewarded with Chess Clock, recognizing their exceptional skill, discipline and championship mettle.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr Dwarakesh P, COO, Casagrand International School said, “Chess is a powerful sport that nurtures strategic thinking, patience and resilience in young minds. Tamil Nadu continues to shine as a leading force in Indian chess, producing champions who represent our country with pride on global platforms. At Casagrand International School, we believe education extends beyond academics into life skills and character building. Hosting this championship each year reflects our commitment to holistic development. We are delighted to witness over 350 students participate enthusiastically this year, reinforcing our vision of shaping confident, future-ready leaders through meaningful competitive experiences.”
As Casagrand International School continues its journey of fostering educational excellence, events like this underscores the school’s commitment to holistic learning. By going beyond the traditional classroom setting, the tournament celebrated the limitless potential of young minds and their ability to excel in diverse fields.
About Casagrand International School: Casagrand International School offers your child an amiable environment that nurtures the child’s potential and expands the child’s thinking, thereby making them happy and confident individuals who are ready for the future. We provide holistic growth for your child ensuring that the primary focus is placed on developing their Life Skills as well as providing Academic Excellence. We are registered under CBSE curriculum. Our teaching methodology comprises strong values, rooted culture, academic learning and growth, ample extracurricular exposure and number of sports activities/games. In a world where education is primarily focused on memorization, academic grades, and a means for admissions into top colleges, we offer age appropriate modules with focus on imparting 21st century Life Skills aimed at developing emotionally well-balanced children with strong leadership skills with a global outlook. The school’s pedagogy is based on activities, experiences, integration of Life Skills with the academic curriculum and connecting the learnings to real-life situations, so that the child learns to apply the skills/learnings/knowledge in his/her life. We give your child a world to Learn, Explore and Grow Happily! We have 4 branches, located at Perumbakkam, Thiruvanmiyur, Kelambakkam-Vandalur Road & Thirumdivakkam.
