Gursimar Singh Arneja wins UP State Senior Chess Championship at JMSIT
Gursimar Singh Arneja finished first with eight points after nine rounds; prizes and trophies were designated for the top 10.
The four-day UP State Senior Chess Championship 2026, 27, held at JMSIT College in Ghaziabad from October 23 to 26, has concluded. In the final standings after nine rounds, Gursimar Singh Arneja scored eight points to finish first and claim the title. Players from districts across Uttar Pradesh competed with strategy, patience and concentration.
Top 10 in the official final standings
According to the nine-round final ranking published on Chess-Results, the top 10 players, their points and the prize amounts listed in the UP Chess Sports Association prospectus are:
- Gursimar Singh Arneja, 8 points; prize ₹8,000
- Aadarsh Saraswat, 7.5 points; prize ₹6,000
- Aryan Verma, 7.5 points; prize ₹4,000
- Arnav Dhamija, 7.5 points; prize ₹3,000
- Om Chauhan, 7.5 points; prize ₹2,500
- Kavish Saxena, 7 points; prize ₹2,000
- Soumik Chattopadhyaya, 7 points; prize ₹1,500
- Nishant Kumar Gupta, 7 points; prize ₹1,000
- Mishra Ashish, 7 points; prize ₹1,000
- Arihant Singh: 7 points; prize ₹1,000
The prospectus sets prizes of ₹8,000 for first place, ₹6,000 for second, ₹4,000 for third, ₹3,000 for fourth and ₹2,500 for fifth. The sixth-place prize is ₹2,000, seventh is ₹1,500, and places eight through 10 receive ₹1,000 each. Trophies are also designated for the top 10 players.
Uttar Pradesh representation at the national championship
The UP Chess Sports Association’s official prospectus says the first four selected players will represent Uttar Pradesh at the 2026, 27 National Chess Championship. It lists Varanasi as the venue and the national event dates as November 29 to December 9, 2026.
Organisers and student volunteers support the event
Campus manager Dr Gaurav Sharma and Anand Singh, along with chess-association office-bearers, contributed to the event. Assistant Professor Anmol Kalra of the college’s MBA department worked with student volunteers to assist players and coordinate arrangements.
Organisers congratulated the winners and praised the players’ performances. The complete nine-round final standings are available on Chess-Results.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the UP State Senior Chess Championship 2026-27?
Gursimar Singh Arneja won the championship with eight points after nine rounds.
Where and when was the championship held?
The four-day championship was held at JMSIT College in Ghaziabad from October 23 to 26, 2026.
What prize did Gursimar Singh Arneja receive?
Gursimar Singh Arneja received the first-place prize of ₹8,000.
Who will represent Uttar Pradesh at the 2026-27 National Chess Championship?
The first four selected players will represent Uttar Pradesh at the national championship in Varanasi from November 29 to December 9, 2026.
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