National under-13 champion Modipalli Deekshitha of Velocity Chess Academy, Hyderabad, won the A2H Open Rapid prize money chess tournament with a perfect six points. Srujan Keerthan and Sasi Hasini finished second and third with five points each
V Shanmukha Srujan and Lakshmi Sri Nidhi won the boys and girls under-16 titles at the A2H Children’s chess tournament in Hyderabad. The event also saw winners in the under-10 category, with Shadab and Sheershika Chowdam finishing first
A2H Chess Academy will host a Rapid Open prize money chess tournament at its Kukatpally campus on February 8. The event carries a total prize money of Rs 15,000. Registrations can be made by contacting FIDE Arbiter S Subba Raju
M Vihaan Krishna and J Shri Vishishta emerged champions in the boys’ and girls’ under-eight categories at the seventh Mount Banyan Global School chess tournament in Hyderabad. The event featured multiple age groups, showcasing young talent across boys and girls divisions
Kandi Ravi won the OGCA Veterans Chess tournament held in Hyderabad on Monday. T Gowtham and G Satyanarayana finished second and third respectively. The event saw strong participation, with J Harender and B Deo Raju also featuring in the top five
S Shivange won the under-9 category in the SLAN inter-school chess tournament held in Hyderabad. K Shri Shik Tejo topped the under-12 group, while Adhrit Padhy claimed the under-15 crown, showcasing young talent in the city’s chess scene
Gade Sharanya, Rishi Pallagani, Nitya Konduri, Manojreddy Maram and D Anji shared the lead with three points each from three rounds in Brilliant Trophy open chess tournament