The Knight Chess Academy continues to shine as a powerhouse of young chess talent, consistently producing champions at national and international levels. The 2024-25 season has been a testament to the academy’s dedication, with its students securing remarkable achievements across prestigious tournaments. From FIDE-rated events to state and national championships, our players have displayed exceptional skill, strategic brilliance, and unwavering determination. As we celebrate their accomplishments, we take pride in nurturing the next generation of chess masters.
2024:-
12th National School Under-7 Girls Chess Championship 2024
Rank 7th – Arpitangshi Bhattacharya
12th National School Under-7 Open Chess Championship 2024
Rank 8th – Adhrit Medda
K-3 State Warm Up Chess Tournament (US Chess Federation recognised)
Unbeaten Champion – Viaan Chaudhury
11th Kolkata District Chess Championship (Under 7 Girls)
Champion – Arpitangshi Bhattacharya
43rd S24 District Chess Championship (Under 7 Open)
Champion – Adhrit Medda
43rd S24 District Chess Championship (Under 7 Girls)
Champion – Adeena Mohanty
Runners Up – Aaravi Dutta
US National K-5 U1200
Champion – Arihant Chaudhuri ; 6.5 points / 7 rounds
FIDE Title
Arena Candidate Master – Abhirup Rakshit
Arena Fide Master – Arohan Dey
FIDE Rating
Attained a FIDE Rating of 1587 – Arpitangshi Bhattacharya
Attained a FIDE Rating of 1442 – Arohan Dey
Attained a FIDE Rating of 1492 – Abhirup Rakshit
Attained a FIDE Rating of 1402 – Adhrit Medda
World #1
Arpitangshi Bhattacharya according to FIDE Rating List in May 2024
West Bengal U7 Open Chess Championship 2024
Champion – Aditya Bose
Runner’s Up – Adhrit Medda
West Bengal U7 Girls Chess Championship 2024
Runner’s Up – Arpitangshi Bhattacharya
5th – Adeena Mohanty
FIDE Rating
Attained a FIDE Rating of 1500 – Naman Yadav
Attained a FIDE Rating of 1460 – Rongit Dasgupta
Attained a FIDE Rating of 1468 – Pramugdha Kanu
37th National Under-7 Girls 2024 Championship
Runner’s Up – Arpitangshi Bhattacharya ; tied for the 1st place
37th National Under-7 Girls Chess Championship 2024
Joint Champion – Arpitangshi Bhattacharya ; 8 points out of 9 roounds
WEST BENGAL STATE U11 OPEN FIDE RATED CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
5th – Pyansu Nath (Pyansu is 8 years old, scored 6.5 out of 9 rounds)
13th – Arohan Dey
WEST BENGAL STATE U09 OPEN FIDE RATED CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
6th – Pyansu Nath
WEST BENGAL STATE U09 GIRLS FIDE RATED CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
2nd – Srijani Naskar (Selection for Nationals)
FIDE Title
Arena Candidate Master – Adeena Mohanty
Arena FIDE Master – Adeena Mohanty
FIDE Rating
Attained a FIDE Rating (Rapid) of 1534 – Adhrit Medda
Attained a FIDE Rating of 1732 – Audvik Verma
October Rating List Canada #2 – Audvik Verma
2025:-
FIDE Rating
Attained a FIDE Rating of 1534 – Adhrit Medda
Attained a FIDE Rating of 1471 – Adeena Mohanty
Attained a FIDE Rating of 1459 – Ishaan Raychaudhuri
2025 – February
New Jersey State Champion – Viaan Chaudhury
2025 – March
California State Championship 4th – Shivangi Ghosh
The success of The Knight Chess Academy in the 2024-25 season is a reflection of the relentless hard work of our students, the guidance of our coaches, and the unwavering support of parents. With FIDE titles, top national rankings, and dominance in state championships, our players have set new benchmarks in the world of chess. As we move forward, we remain committed to excellence, aiming to groom more champions and inspire future generations to embrace the game with passion and perseverance. The journey continues, and the best is yet to come! ♟🏆
