Winning isn’t everything… but wanting to win is. This timeless quote set the tone for Indian School Salalah’s journey at the CBSE Chess Nationals 2025–26, held at MDS School, Udaipur. After a triumphant victory at the Under-17 CBSE Cluster Chess Championship in Muscat, the Indian School Salalah chess team secured their spot at the prestigious CBSE Chess Nationals 2025–26. Held from September 2nd to 5th at MDS School, Udaipur, the tournament featured 127 teams and 749 student players from across the country. In this competitive setting, our young players demonstrated a remarkable combination of skill, resilience, and sportsmanship, leaving a strong impression on the national stage.