Rohtak, Haryana, India — October 2026: Pt. Kishori Lal Chess Academy is proud to announce that Miss Naytra Kaushik, a 12th-grade student from California, USA, secured first place in the 2026 Global Chess Championship, an international online chess tournament connecting participants from the United States, Canada and India.

Miss Naytra delivered an impressive performance in the rapid-chess competition, demonstrating strategic thinking, composure and consistency to finish at the top of the tournament standings. Her first-place finish is the latest milestone in a Chess journey.

Connecting Young Chess Players Across Continents

Organized by Pt. Kishori Lal Chess Academy LLP of Rohtak, Haryana, the 2026 Global Chess Championship brought together participants connected across India, the United States and Canada.

Held online through Lichess, the championship followed a rapid-chess format and reflected the Academy’s broader mission of “Play • Learn • Compete • Connect Globally.”

Miss Naytra’s achievement also highlights the increasingly global nature of Chess education. A student attending high school in California can compete with players across international borders.

Pt. Kishori Lal Chess Academy LLP congratulates Miss Naytra Kaushik on her first-place finish in the 2026 Global Chess Championship and wishes her continued success in Chess, academics and her future endeavors.