The Chess Team of New Law College (NLC), Pune, achieved outstanding distinction at the Inter-Collegiate Chess Tournament hosted by the College of Ayurved, Bharati Vidyapeeth University.Demonstrating strategic brilliant and solid camaraderie, the NLC Women’s Team emerged as Champions (1st Position) in the overall tournament, while the NLC Men’s Team secured acommendable 3rd Position among competing collegiate teams.Day 1: 16th September 2026 (Opening amp; Initial Rounds)
The tournament commenced with a vibrant Opening Ceremony hosted by the College of Ayurved atthe Dhankawadi Campus.• Rounds 1, 2, and 3 were conducted back-to-back. NLC players demonstrated sharp focus, establishingstrong lead points in both categories.Day 2: 17th September 2026 (Final Rounds amp; Valedictory)• The competition intensified across Rounds 4, 5, and 6, testing endurance, composure under timepressure, and
tactical precision.
The tournament concluded with a grand Closing Ceremony and prize distribution honoring the winning teams and standout individual performances.
Category Position Team Members -
Womens Team 1st Place (Winners)• Hiteshwari Rathore (selected for West Zone)•
Saniya Sayyed (selected for West Zone)
Kanak Maheshwari• Dnyaneshwari Patil
Prathmaja Singh.Mens Team 3rd Place• Parth Shitole
Eshaan Mandhyan
Gyandendra Gaurav
Pradyumn Pandey
Krishna Gupta.
New Law College extends its heartiest congratulations to all 10 players for bringing immense pride and glory to the institution. Their stellar performance highlights the deep commitment, discipline, and competitive spirit fostered at New Law College, Pune.