Rajkumar Is Chess Champion

Hyderabad: Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TSWREIS) alumnus Rajkumar of Telangana emerged champion in the 6th Nagpur All-India FIDE-Rated Below 1700 Chess Tournament 2026. Rajkumar delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 8.5 points out of 9 rounds and remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. He secured the first position and a cash prize of `50,000 among 547 participants.

Rajkumar pursued his schooling from 5th to 10th class at the Social Welfare Residential School, Sirpur, and completed his Intermediate education at the Social Welfare College in Ichoda. He was trained in chess at the Chess Academy in Shaikpet by Shivakumar.

His journey from a Social Welfare Residential School to an All-India champion is an inspiration to students pursuing excellence in sports, said Rama Laxman, chairman of the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Degree & Junior Colleges PDs and PETs Association.