St. Francis School continues its tradition of excellence as 20 of our talented students represented the institution at the prestigious ICSE Zonal Level Chess Competition, hosted at Dyan Prabodhini Mandir, Belagavi. Demonstrating exceptional strategic acumen, patience, and competitive spirit, our students navigated complex boards against strong contenders from across the zone. Out of the 20 participants, eight young prodigies delivered standout performances, securing 2nd place in their respective age categories and earning a prestigious selection for the upcoming ICSE State Level Chess Competition. State Level Qualifiers: 1. Arush Dukare 2. Apurv Patil 3. Ridaan Jamadar 4. Shreyash Navale 5. Pranav Yamakanmaradi 6. Bhavika Valawade 7. Sindhu Khot 8. Amruta Bani The entire St. Francis School family—management, principal, teachers, and fellow students—extends its heartiest congratulations to all 20 participants for their dedication, discipline, and exemplary sportsmanship. A special commendation goes to our eight state-bound qualifiers for bringing laurels to the school.