Mumbai Chess Centre is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Tanvi Shete, who has secured the Bronze Medal at the CISCE Regional Chess Championship 2026 and has successfully qualified for the CISCE Nationals.

Tanvi’s achievement reflects the result of consistent effort, determination and a genuine commitment to improving her game. Competitive chess demands much more than talent — it requires discipline, concentration, resilience and the ability to remain composed through every challenge. Tanvi demonstrated these qualities throughout the championship, putting together a strong performance that earned her a place on the national stage.

Every tournament is built on countless hours of preparation, every game presents new challenges, and every difficult position becomes an opportunity to learn. Tanvi’s journey at the CISCE Regional Championship is a reflection of that process. Her Bronze Medal is not only a recognition of her performance at the event, but also an important milestone in her continued development as a young chess player.

With this achievement, Tanvi will now have the opportunity to represent Team Maharashtra at the CISCE Nationals in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, this October. Competing at the national level will bring a new set of challenges and stronger competition, giving her an opportunity to test her skills against some of the best young players from across the country.

For Tanvi, this is another important step forward in her chess journey. From preparation and practice to tournament pressure and performance, every experience contributes to building a stronger and more confident player. Her qualification for the CISCE Nationals is a proud moment for her, her family, her coaches and everyone at Mumbai Chess Centre.

We congratulate Tanvi Shete on this fantastic achievement and wish her the very best as she prepares to represent Team Maharashtra at the CISCE Nationals.

The journey continues. The next challenge awaits. And the biggest battles are yet to come.

Keep working, keep believing and keep aiming higher, Tanvi! ♟️🏆

"MAYA NARULA"

Mumbai, 19 August 2026: The Indian Under-12 Girls team has secured a Bronze Medal at the prestigious ASEAN Chess Championship, which concluded on Monday in Singapore at Tampines Hub, delivering a strong performance on the international stage.

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The championship brought together 700+ players from 27 countries, making it one of the major international junior chess events in the region.

India’s Under-11 team comprising Varenya Lakshmi Vaka and Aligiri Amrutha Hemal of Andhra Pradesh and Maya Siddharth Narula of Mumbai put up an impressive performance to finish on the podium with a total tally of 14.5 points.

Vietnam clinched the Gold Medal with an outstanding 19.5 points, while Singapore secured the Silver Medal with 14.5 points. India also scored 14.5 points and secured the Bronze Medal based on the tournament’s tie-break criteria.

The Indian players demonstrated excellent fighting spirit and consistency throughout the championship, competing strongly against some of the leading junior players from across Asia. The performance also highlighted the growing depth and strength of Indian junior chess across multiple age categories.

Speaking about the team’s achievement, Durga Nagesh Guttula, Chief Coach at Mumbai Chess Centre (MCC), said:

“Indian players have performed extremely well at this championship and have once again shown the strength and depth of Indian junior chess. What is particularly encouraging is that our players have been competitive and have made their presence felt across different age categories and events. These international championships provide invaluable exposure to our young players and help them develop the confidence and experience required to compete at the highest level.”