Players from Royal College, Colombo have emerged as the overall champions at the 2026 Western Province Inter-School Team Chess Championship.

The tournament was successfully held on October 31 and November 01 at the Dharmapala Vidyalaya premises in Kottawa.

Key Points

  • Royal College Colombo won the 2026 Western Province Inter-School Team Chess title.
  • The championship was held on October 31 and November 01 at Kottawa Dharmapala Vidyalaya.
  • Royal College swept the championships across the Under-10, Under-16, and Under-20 age categories.

Royal College dominates all age groups

A highlight of the tournament was Royal College's achievement in winning championships across all age groups, namely the Under-10, Under-16, and Under-20 categories.

A large number of talented school chess players representing the Western Province took part in the event, and the Royalists secured this comprehensive victory amidst intense competition.