DPS DWARKA'S CHESSMATES SHINE AT ECA OPEN INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATED TOURNAMENT
DPS Dwarka’s official chess club, ChessMates, brought laurels to the school by securing second place among school teams at the prestigious ECA Open International FIDE Rated Chess Tournament, held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on 26–27 April 2025.
The event witnessed 400 participants, including both rated and emerging players, compete in 9 rounds of rapid chess. The
ChessMates team — Priyansh Gehani XIID, Vishwesh Verma XIID, Manan Dilwaria XID, Geet Sachdev XIA, and Dhruv Keshav Kak VIIC — displayed outstanding strategy, resilience, and teamwork throughout the two day competition. They won the Runners-up Trophy for best school team.
Participating in a FIDE-recognised international tournament offered the students a valuable platform to test their skills and composure under pressure. Ms Priya Narayanan, Principal,DPS Dwarka applauded the efforts of the team for their dedication and passion, which continue to exemplify the school’s commitment to holistic excellence.
This tournament has not only strengthened the team’s bond but also set the stage for greater victories ahead — on and off the 64 squares.