ProChess INDIA proudly celebrates a historic international achievement as two of our talented students, Sannah Bhatia and Swaraa Shah, represented Glendal Primary School (VIC) at the Australian School Teams Championship 2025 (Primary Girls Division) held in Melbourne on 6–7 December 2025.
This prestigious national championship, organized by the Box Hill Chess Club, brings together the best qualifying school teams from across Australia. Competing at this level is an honor in itself—and our students delivered a truly unforgettable performance.
Glendal Primary School Crowned Australian Champions 2025
With dominant team play across all boards, Glendal Primary School (VIC) emerged as:
🏆 Australian Primary Girls Team Champions 2025
🥇 1st Place Overall
18 Game Points
10 Match Points
Their commanding victory placed them ahead of teams from Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales, and the ACT.
ProChess INDIA’s Star Performers at the National Championship
Sannah Bhatia – Board 3 Champion & Board Prize Winner
One of the standout performers of the entire championship was Sannah Bhatia, who delivered a perfect 5/5 score on Board 3—a flawless performance at the national level.
- Score: 5/5 (Perfect)
- Board Prize Winner – Board 3
- FIDE Rating: 1414
- Lichess Rating: 1836
Winning all five games at such a prestigious event and securing a board prize is a rare and extraordinary achievement. Sannah’s result reflects her sharp tactical skills, disciplined calculation, and fearless competitive spirit.
Swaraa Shah – National Champion Team Player
Swaraa Shah, the second ProChess INDIA student in the Glendal team, played a vital role in helping the team secure the national title.
- FIDE Rating: 1466
- Lichess Rating: 1527
Swaraa’s consistent performances, positional understanding, and resilience under pressure made her a key contributor to Glendal’s championship-winning campaign.
About the Australian School Teams Championship (ASTC)
The Australian School Teams Championship (ASTC) is one of the most respected school chess tournaments in the country. It features four divisions:
- Australian Secondary Schools Open Team Championship
- Australian Secondary Schools Girls’ Team Championship
- Australian Primary Schools Open Team Championship
- Australian Primary Schools Girls’ Team Championship
Only state-qualified schools are invited to participate, making this tournament a true test of elite school-level chess.
A Landmark Achievement for ProChess INDIA
Having two ProChess INDIA students represent the Australian National Champion school team is a major milestone for our academy. This result reflects the power of:
- Structured tournament preparation
- Deep opening and middlegame training
- Calculation and endgame mastery
- Mental discipline and time management
Both Sannah and Swaraa have now set a powerful benchmark for young chess players training at ProChess INDIA.
Congratulations to Our Champions!
👏 Heartiest congratulations to:
- 🏆 Sannah Bhatia – Perfect 5/5 & Board Prize Winner
- 🏆 Swaraa Shah – National Champion Team Player
- Glendal Primary School (VIC) – Australian Primary Girls Champions 2025
The entire ProChess INDIA family celebrates this exceptional international success with immense pride. ♟️🔥
About ProChess INDIA
ProChess INDIA is a premier platform offering online chess classes for kids (ages 5–16). Founded and led by Arena FIDE Master Sarthak Parashar, ProChess INDIA focuses on:
- Strong chess fundamentals
- Tournament-level preparation
- Advanced middlegame & endgame training
- Developing confident, competitive players
If you are searching for professional chess coaching for kids, ProChess INDIA provides structured training programs with demo classes available via WhatsApp.
