Champions Gambit
Season 2
Give Your Child a Board, a Goal and a Moment to Shine.
Join Champions Gambit Season 2 — a friendly inter-school chess tournament where children build confidence, concentration and competitive spirit.
- 5 September 2026Saturday, full-day event
- Cochin Public SchoolThrikkakkara, Edappally, Ernakulam
- LP, UP and HS/HSSThree separate age categories
- ₹400 Registration FeePer child, includes e-certificate
Countdown to the tournament
Registrations close once category slots are full.
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Why parents can trust this event
JCI is a leadership-development organisation for young people, part of a wider international network. Champions Gambit is run by volunteers focused on community impact and responsible organisation.
Hosted by JCI Cochin
Organised by an active local chapter of young leaders.
Affiliated with JCI India Zone 20
Part of a wider national and international network.
Established local organisation
Years of community and youth development work in Kochi.
Official payment details
Payments go directly to the JCI Cochin bank account.
Clear registration process
Three simple steps, confirmed on WhatsApp.
Official WhatsApp communication
All schedules and updates in one official group.
Recognised school venue
Cochin Public School, Thrikkakkara — safe and supervised.
Contact support available
Call the organiser any time before the event.
Prizes in each category
- 1st₹1500Trophy
- 2nd₹1000Trophy
- 3rd₹750Trophy
- 4th₹500Trophy
- 5th to 10th₹400Trophy
- 11th to 20th—Trophy
- 21st to 50th—Medal
Special recognitions & awards
- Best Coach Award
- Best Academy Award
- Overall Trophies to 5 Top Schools
- Best Girls in 3 Categories — 1st to 5th Trophies
- E-Certificate for All Participants
Prize money and trophies are awarded separately in LP, UP and HS/HSS categories.
What your child will experience
Confidence at the board
Every child plays multiple rounds, win or lose.
Focus and patience
Chess builds concentration that carries into classrooms.
New friends
Children meet players from schools across Ernakulam.
A moment to shine
Trophies, medals and certificates for every participant.
Season 1 gallery
Moments from JCI Cochin Champions Gambit Season 1.
Organisers of Champions Gambit
The JCI Cochin volunteers and Zone 20 leadership behind Champions Gambit Season 2.
Zone President
JCI India Zone 20
JCI Sen Jaison Arackal
President 2026
JCI Cochin
JC Shahidh Mohammed
Secretary
JCI Cochin
JC Reshma CJ
Treasurer 2026
JCI Cochin
JFM Heisal Lawrence
Programme Director & Parivarthan Zone Coordinator
JCI India Zone 20
Jfm Dr Dhanya A P
Parivarthan Zone Coordinator
JCI India Zone 20
JFM Mohammed Saleel
Highlights and previews
Tap a video to watch it on our Instagram.
More Than a Chess Tournament
Champions Gambit is hosted by JCI Cochin, a local chapter of Junior Chamber International.
The JCI movement began in 1915 and today connects 200,000+ young leaders across 100+ countries. JCI focuses on developing leaders, building strong networks and creating positive community impact.
JCI Cochin was established in 1965 and is one of Kochi's long-standing voluntary organisations for young active citizens aged 18–40.
Leadership
Develop confidence, communication and leadership skills.
Networking
Connect with entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders.
Community Impact
Take part in meaningful social and community projects.
Friendship & Family
Build lasting relationships through meetings, events and family activities.
Interested in Joining JCI Cochin?
JCI Cochin offers Individual and Family Membership options with an annual subscription that supports JCI India fees, meetings, get-togethers and chapter activities.
Complete your registration
- 1
Fill the registration form
Enter your child's name, school and category (LP, UP or HS/HSS).
- 2
Pay ₹400
Use GPay to +91 94009 15810 or the UPI QR / bank transfer below.
- 3
Join the WhatsApp group
All schedules, pairings and updates are shared there.
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Payment details — ₹400 per child
- GPay
- +91 94009 15810
- Account name
- JCI Cochin
- A/c No.
- 407902010018035
- IFSC
- UBIN0540790
- Bank
- Union Bank of India, Marine Drive
- UPI ID
- QR919744492449-8035@unionbankofindia