India Tops Medal Tally at Inaugural Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship 2026 in Kuala Lumpur

India emerged as the overall champion at the inaugural Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship 2026, held at the Cititel Hotel, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 4 to 12, 2026. Indian players delivered an outstanding performance across the championship, securing the highest overall medal tally ahead of host nation Malaysia and Sri Lanka.

India finished at the top of the overall medal table with an impressive 63 medals — 40 gold, 17 silver and 6 bronze. Malaysia secured second place with 61 medals, comprising 16 gold, 21 silver and 24 bronze, while Sri Lanka also won 61 medals, including 16 gold, 21 silver and 24 bronze. India’s superior gold-medal count placed it firmly at the top of the standings.

The championship brought together young chess talents from Commonwealth nations and provided a valuable international platform for school-level players to demonstrate their skills and compete for individual and team honours.

The medal presentation ceremony was conducted by Mr. Bharat Singh, Chairman of the Commonwealth Chess Association; Mr. Akhramsyah Muammar Ubaidah Sansui, Deputy Chairman of the Commonwealth Chess Association; and Mr. Benard Wanjala, President of the African Chess Confederation. They presented medals to the successful players and teams in recognition of their achievements at the championship.

Singapore finished fourth in the overall medal standings with six gold, six silver and nine bronze medals. Kenya secured two gold, four silver and one bronze medal, while Scotland won one bronze medal.

India’s performance highlighted the depth of young chess talent in the country and marked a memorable beginning to the Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship, an initiative aimed at encouraging competitive chess among school students across the Commonwealth.