Excitement peaks on day three of UP State Chess Championship at JMSIT; final tomorrow

Exciting matches marked day three of the UP State Chess Championship-2026 at JMSIT College in Ghaziabad. Young players from across Uttar Pradesh kept the competition engaging with strategic play, concentration and skill. The title race tightened as the third day progressed.

Several players remain in the title race

According to the supplied report, several players have scored 6.5 points or more and are strong contenders for the title. Competitors gave their all in the day’s matches. The report did not provide individual names or a standings table.

Campus manager and chief arbiter observe the games

Campus manager Dr Gaurav Sharma and championship chief arbiter Anand Sir have been observing the games throughout the event. According to the report, they praised the players’ performances and enthusiasm for chess. They described the concentration, understanding of the game and competitive spirit shown by young children as encouraging, adding that the players have the potential to bring recognition to the state and country.

The champion will be decided in tomorrow’s final

Attention now turns to the final. The winner and the recipient of the trophy will be decided in tomorrow’s match. The championship at JMSIT College is providing young players with a platform to demonstrate their ability and progress in chess.