Oregon Shines at the 2025 US Chess National K–12 Championships

Written By Lilly Z

Congratulations to Varun Iyengar of Willamette Valley Academy (Portland, OR) on earning 2nd Place in 8th Grade!

Oregon had a strong and inspiring showing at the 2025 US Chess National K–12 Grade Championships in Spokane. A total of 62 players from across Oregon competed on the national stage, facing top scholastic players from around the country.

Through determination, preparation, and fighting spirit, Oregon students earned multiple national individual, rating class, and team prizes—a remarkable achievement that reflects the depth and growth of scholastic chess in our state.

Congratulations to all the players, families, coaches, schools, and organizers who made this achievement possible. Oregon chess continues to grow in both strength and participation, and these results demonstrate the dedication and talent across our scholastic community.

Below are the winners:

🏆 Oregon National Prize Winners

🎓 High School

  • 10th Grade: Austin Tang (Westview High School, Portland, OR) — 6th Place

  • 10th Grade: Saahil Gupta (Jesuit High School, Portland, OR) — 10th Place

  • 10th Grade: Misha von Dassow (Marshfield Senior High School, Coos Bay, OR) — 1st Place, Rating Class (1300–1599)

  • 9th Grade: Hayul Lim (Jesuit High School, Portland, OR) — 4th Place

  • 9th Grade: Karthik Bimod (Westview High School, Portland, OR) — 7th Place

🏫 Middle School

  • 8th Grade: Varun Iyengar (Willamette Valley Academy, Portland, OR) — 2nd Place

  • 8th Grade: Olivia Maokhampio (Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering, OR) — 3rd Place, Rating Class (1100–1399)

  • 6th Grade: Lucas Maokhampio (Whitford Middle School, Beaverton, OR) — 10th Place

  • 6th Grade: Sriram Badri (Cedar Mill School, Portland, OR) — 1st Place, Rating Class (1400–1699)

  • 6th Grade Team: Stoller Middle School (Portland, OR) — 4th Place Team

🧒 Elementary

  • 5th Grade: Ekam Sardar (Valley Catholic Elementary School, Beaverton, OR) — 23rd Place

  • 4th Grade: Prahlada Saripalli (Springville K–8 School, Portland, OR) — 21st Place

  • 3rd Grade: Mokshith Kumar Mallapu (River Grove Elementary School, Lake Oswego, OR) — 16th Place

  • 3rd Grade: Suhaan Kesavan (St. Pius X School, Portland, OR) — 21st Place

  • Kindergarten: Vihaan Rahul (Sato Elementary School, Portland, OR) — 2nd Place

Lilly Z
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