National U-11 chess: Sarbartho Mani and Divi Bijesh emerge toppers
Sarbartho Mani and Divi Bijesh emerged as the winners of the 39th National Under-11 Chess Championship held in Mangaluru. The tournament featured young talent from across India competing in open and girls categories.
Why it matters
The event highlights the development of youth sports and the rising level of competitive chess talent in India.
Woman Candidate Master Divi Bijesh from Kerala, Vanshika Rawat of Delhi and Arena FIDE Master Prisha Gholap of Maharahtra emerged in the top three positions in the girls category of National Under-11 Chess Championship that concluded in Mangaluru on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
FIDE Master Sarbartho Mani of West Bengal playing the final match in which he defeated Devanarayanan Kalliyath of Kerala to emerge topper in the National Under-11 Chess Championship that concluded in Mangaluru on Saturday. | Photo Credit: H. S. Manjunath
Woman Candidate Master Divi Bijesh of Kerala emerged as topper after beating Karnataka’s Nakshatra Gumudavelly in the final 11th round match of the National Under-11 Chess Championship that concluded in Mangaluru on Saturday. | Photo Credit: H. S. Manjunath
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