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01/12/2026

KnightLogic Feb 2026 Chess Tournament
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01/12/2026

Hi All,

KnightLogic students Kausarali, Adwaith Rishi Kalal, Aiden Joseph, Dhaanvi Ganjikunta, Mariya, Faith Joseph, Viyaan Puppala, Nihitha Ganapaneni, and Aadvik Rishi Kalal participated in the *CTS Chess Tournament in Tennessee.*

Special congratulations to *Aadvik Rishi Kalal*,who finished as Runner-Up, playing 9 games with 7 wins and 2 losses—an excellent performance!

*Nihitha Ganapaneni and Dhaanvi Ganjikunta Reddy* finished just outside the Top 2 rankings, narrowly missing the trophy.

👏 Congratulations to all the participants for their hard work and dedication!

12/15/2025

KnightLogic Winter 2025 Tournament !!!
A huge thanks to everyone who participated in our winter tournament . Congratulations to all the participants and top rankers .

12/07/2025

We Need Your Help: If you know anyone—kids or adults—who loves to play, please invite them now!

Referral Bonus: 10% Off Your Next Tournament!

For every friend you successfully refer, you get 10% off your next KnightLogic tournament entry. Just have them put your email address in the reference field when they register.
Register Here: https://knightlogic.org/index.html

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11/24/2025

Our KnightLogic students gave a great fight at the TN State Tournament.
Competing against 140 state qualifiers in demanding open sections meant our participants faced opponents with significantly higher ratings.

Results Summary:
Elementary Open Section:

Aadvik RishiKALAL: 15th Rank (2 Wins, 2 Losses, 1 Draw)
Viyaan PUPPALA: 19th Rank (2 Wins, 3 Losses)
Nihitha GANAPANENI: 21st Rank (2 Wins, 3 Losses)

Primary Open Section:
Dhaanvi GANJIKUNTA: 27th Rank
Adwaith RishiKALAL: 31st Rank

Congratulations to all participants and we wish you continued success and growth.

11/10/2025

Date & Time : 14th Dec 2025, Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Format : 4-round Swiss G/25;d5
Rounds: 9:30am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm or asap
Entry Fee: Non-rated $30 | Rated $35
Prizes: Top 3 players in each section win trophies!
Sign-Up: https://knightlogic.org/index.html

Sections:

Non-rated - K to K6(Scholastic)
Non-rated Champ(open for all ages)
Under 300 rating
Under 600 rating
Under 1000 rating

Location: Jax Sportify 9790 Historic Kings Rd S Unit 400, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Note: In case of less number of participants, sections will be merged.

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11/02/2025

KnightLogic students achievements at New York on 11/2/2025

Under 400

Nihaansh 1st place
Ujwal 2nd place

Congratulations!!!

10/26/2025

Exciting News from KnightLogic!

My amazing students continue to make me proud again and again!

Tennessee State is conducting the State Chess Championship, selecting top-ranked players from each county across the state.
Region 2 includes Bledsoe, Bradley, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Franklin, Grundy, Hamilton, Jackson, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Morgan, Overton, Pickett, Polk, Putnam, Rhea, Roane, Sequatchie, Van Buren, Warren, and White counties.

*KnightLogic State Qualifier Participants*
Our talented KnightLogic students represented us proudly:
*K–3 Section:*

Adwaith Rishi Kanal – 4th Place (K1 student, 2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss)

Dhaanvi Reddy – 5th Place (2 wins, 2 losses)

Kausarali Taher – Strong participation

*K–5 Section:*

Viyaan Rao Pupulla – 1st Place (4 wins, 0 losses)

Aadvik Rishi Kalal – 3rd Place (3 wins, 1 loss)

Nihitha Ganapaneni – 4th Place (3 wins, 1 loss)

Pragya Kotamraju – 9th Place (2 wins, 2 losses) – just outside the qualifier list, but still received a State Qualifier Form!

Mariya Taher – Strong performance and great effort

Out of 8 participants, 6 KnightLogic students qualified for the Tennessee State Championship — an outstanding accomplishment in a highly competitive event!

Adwaith Rishi Kanal, Dhaanvi Reddy, Viyaan Rao Pupulla, Aadvik Rishi Kalal, Nihitha Ganapaneni, and Pragya Kotamraju will proudly represent Chattanooga–Hamilton County as part of Region 2 in the state championship.

💰 Looking Ahead
The Tennessee State Championship which will be held soon and it is open only to state qualifiers from all Tennessee regions.
The top two state champions will receive scholarships of $2,000 and $1,000 respectively.
We’re excited to see which KnightLogic champion will bring home the 2025 scholarship!

🏅 Special Highlight:

Congratulations also to Sanjeev Vikram, who participated in the Orlando FL Scholastic Open (Rated) and secured 1st Place with an outstanding score of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses!

A big congratulations to all our participants, qualifiers, and winners — your hard work, sportsmanship, and passion continue to inspire us all.
You’ve truly made my day and brought pride to the entire KnightLogic family

10/11/2025

KnightLogic students excelled in the National Chess Day tournament across Florida, Tennessee, and New York!

Tennessee:
- Advik Rishi (K5 category): 3rd place, 3 wins, 2 losses
- Viyaan (K5 category): 5th place, 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses
- Dhaanvi (K3 category): 5th place

New York:
- Ujwal & Nihaansh: 2 wins each

Florida:
- Sanjeev: 4 wins, 1 loss, 4th place
- Sanjeev's team won *1st place* with 8.5/10 points! Recognized by International Chess Master Mr. Saudin Robovic

Kudos to all top rankers! Congratulations to Pragya, Adwaith, and all participants!

08/19/2025

Atlanta Chess Tournament 8/16:
KnightLogic student Viyaan Rao Puppala won 2nd place in Under 800 section.

Sanjeev got 4th place in Under 1000 category

08/10/2025

KnightLogic Students Dominate at Chess Feast 2025!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the KnightLogic Chess Feast 2025! Our students performed exceptionally well, showcasing their skills and dedication.

Highlights from the Tournament:

Unrated Section:
Ankush took home 2nd place with a strong record of 3 wins and 1 loss.
Newcomer Aiden Joseph impressed everyone, securing 3rd place with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss.
Priyam and Pragya also put up a great fight, finishing in 4th place.

Under 300 Section: Vihaan earned a solid 4th place.

Under 600 Section: This was a tough battle between two National players Advik Rishi and Viyaan Rao Puppala for the top spot!
Advik Rishi emerged as the champion, taking 1st place with 3 wins and 1 draw.
Viyaan Rao Puppala wasn't far behind, securing 2nd place with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss.

Under 1200 Section: In this highly competitive Adult section , Sanjeev Vikram achieved 4th place with 3 draws and 1 loss.

Congratulations to all our talented players!