The spirit of chess and sportsmanship was witnessed at POLICE DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, JALANDHAR, where the Khedan Vatan Punjab Diyan 2026 – Jalandhar District Chess Championship brought together more than 350 chess players from across Jalandhar district.
The championship witnessed participation across a remarkable age spectrum, beginning with Under-14 players and extending to senior participants aged 70 years and above. The event showcased how chess has become a sport for all generations, with young schoolchildren competing alongside teenagers, adults and senior citizens.
The tournament was played under a 25 minutes + 10 seconds increment time control using the Swiss-system format. The official Chess-Results records show a strong field including several rated players, with participants such as Namitbir Singh Walia, Utkrisht Tuli, Amanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Lakshit Pusri, Arnav Pasricha and Shreyansh Jain among the leading names in the tournament entry list.
The championship provided young players with an opportunity to compete against experienced chess players and learn valuable lessons in concentration, calculation, discipline and decision-making. The presence of senior players also added a unique dimension to the competition, demonstrating that chess truly belongs to every age group.
The opening ceremony at Police DAV Public School was conducted in an encouraging and enthusiastic atmosphere. The Principal of Police DAV Public School, Dr Rajveer Singh Kang motivated the participating students through an inspiring speech and encouraged them to take part in sports with dedication, discipline and a positive competitive spirit. The Principal also highlighted the importance of chess in developing concentration, logical thinking, patience and decision-making skills.
Mr Dinesh Gera was the Chief Arbiter, with the event conducted through Swiss-Manager and the results published on Chess-Results.
The championship was not only a competitive sporting event but also a celebration of the growing chess culture in Jalandhar. The participation of 350+ players across generations reflected the increasing popularity of chess under the Khedan Vatan Punjab Diyan initiative.
The organizers expressed their appreciation for Police DAV Public School, the District Sports Department, participating schools, coaches, parents, officials and players for contributing to the successful conduct of the championship.
