Yash Sunil Dalal from the American School of Bombay delivered a strong performance at the Swiss International Chess Meet in Ascona from March 1–7. Representing Mumbai Chess Centre, he held higher-rated players to draws and secured a notable win, finishing with an impressive performance rating of 1616.

Mumbai: Yash Sunil Dalal, a promising young chess player from the American School of Bombay (ASB) and representing Mumbai Chess Centre (MCC), delivered an impressive performance at the Swiss International Chess Meet held in Ascona, Switzerland from March 1–7, 2026.

Competing against a strong international field, Yash displayed remarkable composure and fighting spirit against several higher-rated opponents. His confident play enabled him to hold and challenge experienced players, demonstrating his growing strength at the international level. Yash finished the tournament with an impressive performance rating of 1616, which reflects the strong level of chess he displayed throughout the event.

Among his notable results, Yash secured draws against Rinaldo Geiler (Switzerland), Hansruedi Jost (Switzerland) and Michael Klein (Switzerland). He also registered an impressive victory against Hans Joller (Switzerland), highlighting his ability to compete with significantly higher-rated players.

Throughout the tournament, Yash also faced strong international opposition including Franz Pauthner (Germany), Fernando Allidi (Switzerland) and Thomas Strupat (Germany), gaining valuable competitive experience.