Chess has quietly become one of the most valued co-curricular activities in schools across India, and DPS Gangtok is no exception. Our chess program gives students a structured space to build patience, foresight, and decision-making — skills that carry over directly into how they approach studies and problem-solving.

Unlike many activities that need expensive equipment or large playing fields, chess is accessible to every child regardless of physical ability, which is part of why we’ve made it a consistent offering rather than an occasional workshop. Students participate in regular practice sessions and inter-house or inter-school tournaments through the year. For a parent choosing among schools in Gangtok, a strong chess culture is often a quiet signal of how seriously a school takes strategic thinking, not just rote learning.