Karnataka’s budding chess prodigies shone brightly at the 38th National Under-9 Chess Championship held in Gurugram from June 15 to 21. Competing against top talent from across the country, they delivered stellar performances in both the Open and Girls categories.
🥈 Double Silver for Karnataka
- Aadwik Abhinav Krishna finished Runner-Up in the Open Category, scoring an impressive 9.5/11.
- Nakshatra Gumudavelli mirrored the success with a Runner-Up position in the Girls Category, also scoring 9.5/11.
🎖️ Top Performers
- Ayaan Phutane – 4th Rank, Open (8.5/11)
- Sanvitha A S – 12th Rank, Girls (7.5/11)
- Dutta Mahee – 18th Rank, Girls (7.5/11)
These remarkable results reflect Karnataka’s growing chess ecosystem and the dedication of young players, their coaches, and families. With such outstanding performances, the state’s future in Indian chess looks brighter than ever.