Derik's Chess School Champs Rule at State-level Tourney
Media Release
Mangalore, Feb 22: The whiz-kids of Derik's Chess School have once again brought laurels to their city and to the institute with their excellent performances in the recently-held state Rapid Chess Championship.
Sharan Rao (FIDE rating:1703) scored 6 points in 9 rounds and was placed top among the sub-junior players.
Vivekraj (FIDE rating: 1606) also secured 6 points and bagged the runner up spot among sub-junior players.
Anantharam R U (FIDE rating: 1744) was placed 4th among sub-junior players with 6 points to his credit. Karnataka under-17 girls champion 13-year-old Andria D'Souza (FIDE rating: 1708) scored 5.5 points and was adjudged best woman player of the event.