Kingdom Of Chess Organized Udaipur District U-20 Chess Championship 2021

Overview 

The Udaipur District Junior (B/G) Chess Championship 2021, presented by Kingdom of Chess in collaboration with Champion Chess Club and under the aegis of UDCA, took place on December 15th and 16th, 2021, at Kingdom of Chess, Navratan Complex, Udaipur. With a total prize fund of ₹10,000, the event provided a competitive platform for young chess enthusiasts from the district. 

Key Highlights 

The Udaipur District Junior (B/G) Chess Championship 2021 saw an impressive turnout of young chess players from across Udaipur. The tournament began with an inauguration ceremony on December 15th at 2:30 PM, followed by the first round at 3:30 PM. Arun Kataria emerged as the champion with 5,5 points and cash prize of ₹2500, Babel T Divyanshu securing the runner-up position with 5 points and cash prize of ₹1500 and Dhruv Dak finishing in third place with 5 points and cash prize of ₹1000. The tournament was efficiently organized by Chandrajeet Rajawat and Gautam Kataria, ensuring a smooth and successful competition.                        

Tournament Details 

The championship was conducted in a Swiss System format, with six rounds of play, fostering a competitive environment for all participants. Key details include: 

• Date: 15th to 16th December 2021 

• Venue: Kingdom of Chess, Navratan Complex, Udaipur 

• Total Prize Fund: ₹10,000 

• System of Play: 20 minutes + 15 seconds increment per move 

• Eligibility: Players born on or after January 1, 2002 

• Tie Break: Latest FIDE rules in case of a tie 

• Number of Rounds: 6 rounds 

The top two players in both the Open and Girls categories were selected to represent Udaipur in the Rajasthan State Championship. 

Tournament Organizing Committee 

The event was managed by a dedicated organizing committee, ensuring all aspects of the tournament ran smoothly: 

• Chief Arbiter: Naman Porwal 

• Deputy Chief Arbiter: Mohit K. Dalal 

• Organizing Secretary: Chandrajeet Singh Rajawat 

• Organizing Committee Members: 

• Gautam Kataria (SNA) 

• Naman Porwal 

• Dhruv Dak 

• Ayush Jain (SNA) 

• Yogesh Hinger (NI & SNA) 

Officials 

• Adv. Praveen Kothari 

• Palash Shah (Secretary, UDCA) 

• Aditi Kothari (President, UDCA)                                                                                                                                                                                           

Conclusion 

The Udaipur District Junior (B/G) Chess Championship 2021 was a resounding success, showcasing the talent and enthusiasm of young chess players from Udaipur. Congratulations to all the winners and a heartfelt thank you to all participants, guests, and organizers who contributed to making this event memorable. For more updates on upcoming tournaments and events, visit www.kingdomofchess.com. 

Pictures from the Event