In the National Sub-Junior Chess Tournament, intense competition ensues as Daksh Goyal, Jihan Shah, and Paras Bhoir vie for the title, while Mrittika Mallik leads in the girls’ category.
The ongoing championship at Anubhuti Residential School witnessed a competitive tenth round on its eighth day. Players demonstrated strategic moves to secure crucial scores in closely contested matches.
In the boys’ category, Daksh Goyal faced a challenging match against Imran, adopting the London style but falling short of capitalizing on a weakened E4 house. The game resulted in a draw. Jihan Shah displayed a strong performance, strategically controlling the board against Adak Bivor, securing a favorable position. Paras, in a gripping match, broke Vatsal’s Sicilian defense and executed a strategic turnaround, securing victory.
The girls’ category witnessed Mrittika Mallick’s dominant lead as she aggressively used Sicilian defense to claim a decisive victory. Sachi Jain faced a surprising defeat against Shubhi Gupta, altering the dynamics of the competition. Meanwhile, Sannidhi Bhat initially held a strong position but succumbed to Sneha Halder’s unexpected moves, ending in defeat.
At the conclusion of the tenth round, Daksh Goyal, Jihan Shah, and Paras Bhoir are jointly leading in the boys’ category, with Samyak Dhareva and Imran securing the second position. In the girls’ category, Mrittika Mallick maintains an undisputed lead, followed by Sachi Jain, Sherali Patnaik, and Sneha Halder in the second position.
The final round on Thursday is anticipated to determine the champions in both categories. The tournament has garnered attention nationally as players from diverse backgrounds showcase their skills, fostering unity and camaraderie.
