Udaipur, October 10 (Udaipur Kiran): Students from MDS Public School, Udaipur delivered an outstanding performance at the 69th District-Level Chess Championship held at St. Paul’s School, showcasing their intelligence, focus, and strategic brilliance.

In the Under-17 category, Rishaan Jain, Dhananjay Shukla, Vineet Santosh Kage, Yuvraj Jain, and Rishaan Lamba secured first place, marking a strong display of teamwork and skill.

In the Under-19 Boys category, Mitansh Sahu, Jainil Parmar, Kunal Paliwal, Dhairya Choudhary, and Kavya Kothari won the third position, while in the Under-19 Girls category, Bhavya Maheshwari, Nitya Bajpai, Nivisha Khandelwal, and Prinssi Doshi also bagged third place.

Based on their excellent performances, these students were selected for the state-level competition held at Navjeevan Academy School, Sikar, where MDS students continued their winning streak.

At the state-level championship, the results were as follows:

• First Place: Bhavya Maheshwari, Rishaan Jain, Vihana Kothari

• Second Place: Lorisha Kothari

• Fourth Place: Mitansh Sahu

• Fifth Place: Vineet Santosh Kage

Their remarkable success at the state level earned several MDS students a place in the national-level chess championship.

Students selected for the national championship include:

• First Place: Lorisha Kothari

• Second Place: Mitansh Sahu

• Third Place: Vihana Kothari

Congratulating the winners, Dr. Shailendra Somani, Director of MDS School, said,

“Chess is a game loved by both children and adults. It not only sharpens the mind but also enhances memory and helps reduce stress. We are proud of our students for their dedication and success.”