On March 15, 2025, the CPS Elementary Chess Championship took place at Westinghouse High School, bringing together 126 players from 23 schools for an intense day of strategic battles. The competition was fierce, with the city’s best young chess players displaying skill, resilience, and determination to claim the championship titles.
From tactical sacrifices to brilliant endgame finishes, every round was a test of strategy as players fought for the top spots in their respective divisions. After a day of mind-bending matchups, the final standings emerged, crowning this year’s CPS K-8 Champions.
🏅 K-4 Individual Champions – Daniel Yang – Decatur Classical
🏆 K-4 Team Champions– Edison RGC
🏅 K-6 Individual Champions – Ryan Huang – Lenart RGC, Shrihaan Bathula – Decatur Classical, & Collin Chhay – Decatur Classical
🏆 K-6 Team Champions – Decatur Classical
🏅 K-8 Individual Champions – Alec Shao – Whitney Young Academic Center
🏆 K-8 Team Champions – Whitney Young Academic Center
A huge congratulations to all the winners and participants for an outstanding display of skill and sportsmanship! Special thanks to all the coaches, parents, and tournament staff who made this event possible.
For detailed standings, please visit the official results page.
