20th Asian Schools Chess Championships-2026

Mysuru: Rajeswari Aiyappan, a 7th std. student of Amrita Vidyalaya, Bogadi, Mysuru, has won four medals (2 gold and 2 silver) for India at the 20th Asian Schools Chess Championships-2026, held in Tula, Russia, from Oct. 1 to 11.

Competing in the Girls Under-11 category, Rajeswari clinched the individual gold medal in the Standard Championship, scoring an impressive 7 points out of 9 rounds, with six wins, two draws and one loss.

Gold Medal and WCM Title

Rajeswari’s gold-medal-winning performance earned her the prestigious Women Candidate Master (WCM) title, marking a significant milestone in her chess career.

Making India proud: Rajeswari Aiyappan seen with former President of International Chess Federation (FIDE) Arkady Dvorkovich.

Four Medals for India

Rajeswari delivered an exceptional performance across individual and team events, contributing to India’s success at the Championship. Her medal tally includes: Gold in Girls Under-11 Standard Championship (Individual); Gold in Girls Rapid Team Championship; Silver in Girls Standard Team Championship and Silver in Girls Blitz Team Championship.

Rajeswari is the daughter of V.R. Aiyappan and P. Mangayarkarasi, residents of Mysuru. Karnataka State Chess Association has congratulated Rajeswari on winning the title and medals.