Mangalore: Derik's Chess School Stars Shine at National Championship

Media Release

Mangalore, Nov 10: Derik's Chess School talents have delivered excellent performance in the Chess Association of India's under 8, 12 and 16 boys and girls Chess Championship held at Yash Lawns, Pune, Maharashtra from recently.

The students bagged one gold, three silvers and one bronze medal.

Prerna Rai, Reesha Shenoy, Arjun Adappa

Mahima Khandige, Ishani Rai, Poorvi Adappa

In under 12 girls category, Prerna Rai dominated the category scoring 7 points in 7 rounds to win the top honour. Reesha Shenoy scored 6 points to win the runner-up spot.

In under 12 boys category, Arjun Adappa, after an initial setback, came back strongly to score 6 points in 7 rounds to win the runner-up position.

In under 16 girls category, Mahima Khandige scored 5.5 points to win the runner-up place. 

In under 8 girls category, Ishani Rai scored 5 points and her better tie-break points helped her to clinch the third position.

Other notable performances:

Under 8 girls: Poorvi Adappa scored 5 points and was placed 4th. B Akhila was placed 8th with 4 points.

Under 8 boys: Sanjay D Kulal, Ramik R Kumarand Shanmuga B were placed 5th, 6th and 8th respectively with 5 points each to their credit. In fact, Sanjay Kulal led the field with 5 points in 5 rounds. He suffered losses in last two rounds which cost him the medal. Mayank J Shetty was placed 10th with 4.5 points.

Under 12 boys: Dhrikshu Vasanth and Akhil R M were placed 8th and 10th respectively with 5 points each.

Under 16 boys: Athul Shetty was placed 10th with 5 points.

Under 16 girls: Sanchitha Kamath was placed 10th with 4 points.