Telangana Grandmaster Raja Rithvik secured a bronze medal at the Pontevedra International Chess Championship in Spain with 7 points from 9 rounds. Unbeaten in 18 consecutive games across France and Spain, Rithvik finished third on tie-breaks in a competitive 92-player field
Telangana Grandmaster Raja Rithvik won the silver medal at the Menuires International Chess Championship in France after finishing unbeaten with seven points from nine rounds. He lost the title to compatriot Rohith Krishna on the tie-break despite defeating higher-rated Maxime Lagarde in the final round.
Entering the tournament as the sixth seed, Rithvik delivered a strong performance, securing 7 points across 9 rounds with six victories, two draws, and a single loss. The championship saw participation from 533 elite players representing 26 nations, including the USA, Canada, France, Germany, India, Sweden, Italy, and China.
In a championship featuring 224 top players nationwide, the 6th seed, Rithvik, showcased remarkable prowess by securing an impressive 9 points out of 11 rounds