Niyola Pinto Shines as India Claims Three Team Medals at Asian Schools Chess Championships 2026

TULA, RUSSIA — The 20th Asian Schools Chess Championships 2026 concluded on October 11 in Tula, Russia, and it was India that stood tall at the summit, winning medals across all three team formats. Among the shining contributors from Karnataka was young prodigy Niyola Pinto.

A Multi-Medal Tournament for India

India’s team performance at the continental event was nothing short of spectacular, securing a gold and two silver medals across the Rapid, Classical, and Blitz formats. The achievements underscore the depth of school-level chess talent in the country and mark one of the strongest collective showings by an Indian contingent at this championship.

Niyola Pinto, representing India in the Girls Under-11 category, played a vital role in all three team medal wins. Her performances helped the Indian squad clinch the top honors in the Rapid event while adding two silver medals in the Classical and Blitz team competitions.

About Niyola Pinto

A Grade 6 A student at the Indian School Bousher, Niyola hails from Sagara in Karnataka. Her participation in the Asian Schools Chess Championships represents both a personal milestone and a source of pride for the state’s chess community.

Highlights

• Gold Medal – Rapid Team Event
• Silver Medal – Classical Team Event
• Silver Medal – Blitz Team Event
• Represented India in the Girls Under-11 category
• Student at Indian School Bousher, Sagara, Karnataka

The Karnataka State Chess Association has congratulated Niyola on her outstanding contribution to India’s medal tally and wished her continued success in future tournaments. Her performance at Tula 2026 has undoubtedly placed her among the rising stars of Indian junior chess.

Source

This report is based on information published by Karnataka State Chess Association.

Official source: https://karnatakachess.com/niyola-pinto-shines-as-india-wins-three-team-medals-at-asian-schools-chess-championships-2026/