Arjunas of chess
At Amity, chess is more than an extracurricular activity. A nurturing environment marked with discipline has produced several national and international champions, including two Arjuna Awardees, underscoring Amity’s enduring legacy of sporting excellence.
Parimarjan Negi, AIS Saket alumnus
Journey of a champ
Became a Grandmaster at the age of 13 in 2006, the second youngest at the time.
He was the youngest Indian to earn the title at the time.
Conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award at the age of 17 in 2010.
Was world’s second-youngest International Master in 2005.
Asian Youth Chess Champion (2009).
Asian Chess Champion (2012).
National Premier Chess Champion (2010).
Asian Under-10 Champion (2002).
Runner-up, World Junior Chess Championship (2008).
Winner, Politiken Cup (2009, 2013).
Lessons from chess: Parimarjan has described chess as a game of war and conquest on a battlefield of 64 squares. According to him, it teaches players to confront fear, make quick decisions, and take responsibility for every move.
Acknowledgement: He has credited his Amity school, parents, and teachers for helping him balance academics with competitive chess.
Vantika Agrawal, AIS Noida alumna
Journey of a champ
Woman Grandmaster and International Master.
Conferred with Arjuna Award (2025).
Asian Games 2022 silver medallist.
Member of India’s gold medal-winning team at the 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad, Budapest.
Silver and bronze medals in The World Youth Championship.
Honoured with 1.5 crore INR by the
Uttar Pradesh government.
Lessons from chess: Vantika has said chess strengthened her intuition, time management, decision-making, confidence, patience, and perseverance.
Acknowledgement: She credits Amity’s ‘zero period’ sports programme for developing her and her brother’s interest in chess. The support of Chairperson Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan further helped her pursue chess at the highest level.
Masters
What is Fide Rating?
It’s the official score given by the FIDE, i.e. the International Chess Federation, that measures a player’s global skill level. Players earn this number by competing in certified chess tournaments globally. A higher rating indicates a stronger player.
Arshpreet Singh Sawhney
AIS Gur 43, XII
FIDE rating: 2337
Achievement: Participated in World Junior Chess Championship 2024
Naman Khandelwal
AIS Gur 43, X
FIDE rating: 1744
Achievement: Participated in CBSE National U-17 Championship 2023
Arnit Gupta
AIS Vas 6, VII
FIDE rating: 1722
Achievement: Gold, Mary Cherian Memorial Intl FIDE-rated Open Tournament 2026
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Sparsh Bisht
AIS Gur 43, XII
FIDE rating: 1703
Achievement: Participated in Commonwealth U-8 Championship 2018
Aaditva Garg
AIS Saket, IX
FIDE rating: 1701
Achievement: Participated in U-13 Boys SGFI National Chess Tournament 2025-26
Moksha Pawriya
AIS Gur 46, VIII
FIDE rating: 1612
Achievement: Silver in CBSE National Chess Championship U-11 2023
Ojas Rathi
AIS Vas 6, IX
FIDE rating: 1608
Achievement: Fourth place in CBSE U-14 National Chess Championship 2024
Aaryav Agrawal
AIS Vas 1, VIII
FIDE rating: 1593
Achievement: Bronze, U-13 World Peace Intl Rating Chess Tournament 2025
Arjun Krishna Mishra
AIS Vas 6, VIII
FIDE rating: 1579
Achievement: Fourth place in CBSE U-14 National Chess Championship 2024
Shivansh Anand
AIS Vas 6, IX
FIDE rating: 1562
Achievement: Fourth place in CBSE U-14 National Chess Championship 2024
Krish Aggarwal
AIS Mayur Vihar, XII
FIDE rating: 1559
Achievement: Bronze in CBSE National Chess Competition 2022-23
Manomay Sharma
AIS Mayur Vihar, XII
FIDE rating: 1543
Achievement: Bronze in Noida Open Intl FIDE-rated Rapid Chess 2024
Aditi Mukherjee
AIS Saket, X
FIDE rating: 1531
Achievement: Bronze, New Delhi Open Intl FIDE-rating Chess Tournament 2025-26
Keiyona Pasrija
AIS Vas 6, VIII
FIDE rating: 1493
Achievement: Silver in Delhi Open Intl Rapid Chess Tournament 2025
Aarna Aggarwal
AIS Noida, XI
FIDE rating: 1490
Achievement: Bronze in CBSE National Chess Championship 2024
Jaithra Sharma
AIS Gur 46, VIII
FIDE rating: 1485
Achievement: Silver in CBSE National Chess Championship U-11 2023
Abhinav Singh
AIS Gur 43, XI
FIDE rating: 1484
Achievement: Gold in CBSE U-11 National Chess Championship 2019
Sparsh Verma
AIS Mayur Vihar, XII
FIDE rating: 1482
Achievement: Bronze in CBSE National Chess Competition 2022-23
Advit Yadav
AIS Gur 46, VII
FIDE rating: 1477
Achievement: Silver in CBSE National Chess Championship U-11 2023
Mridul Jejani
AIS Gur 46, VII
FIDE rating: 1457
Achievement: Silver in CBSE National Chess Championship U-11 2023
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