The 13th National Chess Championship 2025, held from January 17 to 21 at Sri Prakash Synergy School (SPSS), Peddapuram, concluded successfully on Tuesday. In all there were 1216 children representing 28 states and union territories took part in the 13th national schools chess championship covering 12 categories namely under 7, 9, 11,13,15,17 open and girls. It is quite curious to note that 563 no of children (almost 50 per cent) were FIDE rated in these 5 days event organized by Andhra Chess Association from January 17 to 21, 2025.Sri Prakash Synergy School in Peddapuram provided wonderful playing halls and waiting rooms, accommodation and canteen facility for all the players and the accompanying persons.
Nakshatra Gumudavelly of Bangalore remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, she scored 8 points out of 9 rounds, with 7 wins in a row and splitting the points in last two rounds to make a tally of 8/9.
In Under-13 Open category Eshwar Veerappan Aiyappan wins Bronze, scoring 7.5 out of 9 rounds. In Under-17 Open category Naga Sai Sarthak Karanam wins Silver, scoring 6.5 out of 9 rounds.
TEAM KSCA congratulates all the Winners and wishes for the best future ahead.
