The Karnataka chess community proudly congratulates Samarth J Rao (Honavar) on his outstanding performance at the Chief Minister Trophy – 6th CFPD National Chess Championship, held at Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from 27th to 30th May 2026.
🥇 Gold Medal – WC Category
🏅 1st Place among WC Category Participants
🥉 3rd Place in Overall Final Ranking
This remarkable achievement reflects Samarth’s dedication, perseverance, and passion for the game. His success brings pride to Honavar and serves as an inspiration to aspiring chess players across Karnataka.
We wish him continued success and many more accomplishments in the years ahead.
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