Raghav Biswal Wins Odisha State Under-11 Chess Championship 2026

The Madras School of Chess (MSC) proudly congratulates AIM Raghav Biswal on his remarkable victory at the Odisha State Under-11 Open & Girls Chess Championship 2026.

Competing against the state’s strongest young chess talents, Raghav delivered an outstanding performance to emerge as the Odisha State Under-11 Open Champion. Entering the tournament with a FIDE rating of 1465, he scored an impressive 6.5 points out of 8 rounds, secured 1st place, and achieved a phenomenal performance rating of 1785, gaining +96.4 FIDE rating points.

This exceptional result has also earned Raghav qualification for the National Under-11 Open Chess Championship 2026, marking another significant milestone in his rapidly growing chess career.

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A Journey Built on Dedication and Expert Coaching

Behind every champion is a combination of hard work, discipline, and quality coaching.

Raghav has been training under the expert guidance of Coach Vrashank from the Madras School of Chess Academy, where structured training, advanced opening preparation, tactical improvement, endgame mastery, and tournament-oriented practice have played a key role in shaping his success.

His championship victory reflects not only his immense talent and determination but also the effectiveness of a professional training system designed to develop competitive chess players.

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Tournament Highlights

Event: Odisha State Under-11 Open & Girls Chess Championship 2026

Champion: AIM Raghav Biswal

Score: 6.5/8

Final Rank: 1st Place

Starting Rating: 1465

Performance Rating: 1785

FIDE Rating Gain: +96.4

Qualification: National Under-11 Open Chess Championship 2026

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• Opening preparation and endgame training
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• Performance analysis after every event
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• Proven success in producing district, state, national, and international champions

Whether your child is taking the first step into chess or preparing for elite-level tournaments, Madras School of Chess provides the right environment to unlock their full potential.

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