The Kingdom of Chess Rapid Open Chess Championship was successfully conducted at the Rajasthan International Centre (RIC), Jaipur, attracting strong participation from leading players across Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, and nearby regions. The event saw intense competition across multiple categories, including the Main Open, Under-17, Under-13, Under-9, Girls, and Senior 50+, making it one of Jaipur’s most diverse chess tournaments of the year.
The championship was graced by the presence of Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Hari Bhai Bagde, who attended the event as the Chief Guest. His presence added significant prestige to the competition, and he interacted with young players, appreciated their discipline, and encouraged parents to continue supporting cognitive sports like chess. His address highlighted the importance of mental sports in shaping confident and analytical young citizens.
MAIN OPEN RESULTS
The Main Open category witnessed high-level chess, with several top-rated players competing for the podium.
- 1st Place: Aaditya Dhingra (Rating 2240) – ₹31,000 + Trophy
- 2nd Place: Varnit Dixit (Rating 1536) – ₹21,000 + Trophy
- 3rd Place: Akshat Negi (Rating 1873) – ₹11,000 + Trophy
Other top performers included strong entries from Jaipur, Delhi, Udaipur, Kota, Sikar, and Ganganagar, underlining the rising competitive strength in the region.
UNDER-17 (BOYS)
- 1st: Darsh Sharma – ₹2,000 + Trophy
- 2nd: Kushal Vidhani – ₹1,500 + Trophy
- 3rd: Utkarsh Sharma – ₹1,000 + Trophy
UNDER-17 (GIRLS)
- 1st: Anushka Yadav – ₹2,000 + Trophy
- 2nd: Shreya Poddar – ₹1,500 + Trophy
- 3rd: Swadha Sharma – ₹1,000 + Trophy
UNDER-13 (BOYS)
- 1st: Japnoor Singh – ₹2,000 + Trophy
- 2nd: Dhananjay Singh – ₹1,500 + Trophy
- 3rd: Arjav Jain – ₹1,000 + Trophy
UNDER-13 (GIRLS)
- 1st: Janisha C Arjun – ₹2,000 + Trophy
- 2nd: Vimarsha C Arjun – ₹1,500 + Trophy
- 3rd: Jishika Choudhary – ₹1,000 + Trophy
UNDER-9 (BOYS)
- 1st: Abhyuday Bhaduka – ₹2,000 + Trophy
- 2nd: Abhiwadan Bhaduka – ₹1,500 + Trophy
- 3rd: Ritwik Shrivastava – ₹1,000 + Trophy
UNDER-9 (GIRLS)
- 1st: Yashika Maheshwari – ₹2,000 + Trophy
- 2nd: Arya Jaiman – ₹1,500 + Trophy
- 3rd: Ekanshi Chandel – ₹1,000 + Trophy
SPECIAL AWARDS
- Youngest Boy: Vivan Sarva – Trophy
- Youngest Girl: Ekanshi Chandel – Trophy
SENIOR 50+
- 1st: Harsh P R – ₹4,000 + Trophy
- 2nd: Gawade Milind – ₹2,500 + Trophy
- 3rd: Nirmal Kakra – ₹1,500 + Trophy
EVENT OVERVIEW
The event recorded participation from experienced players, emerging juniors, and first-time competitors, making it a comprehensive platform for chess talent across the state. The playing conditions, organization structure, and tournament discipline received positive response from players and parents.
The visit of Hon’ble Governor Shri Hari Bhai Bagde was widely appreciated by participants and organizers. His encouragement toward sportsmanship, discipline, and intellectual development set an inspiring example for the young competitors present at the venue.
