Royalists Triumph in the Battle of Wits: Securing the Western Province Schools’ Chess Crown.

Royal College, Colombo, achieved a magnificent victory at the 2026 Western Province Schools’ Team Chess Championship, held in a grand manner on October 31st and November 1st at the premises of Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Kottawa. The tournament, which saw the participation of a large number of talented players from various prominent schools across the Western Province, was marked by intense competition throughout. Undeterred by the challenges, the Royal College players emerged victorious, clinching the championship titles in the Under-10, Under-16, and Under-20 age categories.

This victory by Royal College, Colombo—securing the title of chess champions—serves as an invaluable stepping stone toward the development of world-class players in the future.