HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, March 17: In a display of sheer mastery and strategic brilliance, Suryanshu Saikia secured the championship title at the Guwahati Chess Academy Under-7 Chess Championship 2024, held from March 15 to 17. The tournament, hosted at the prestigious Guwahati Chess Academy premises on R G Baruah Road, witnessed young chess prodigies showcasing their talent and intellect on the chequered battlefield.
Suryanshu Saikia, exhibiting unwavering dominance, remained undefeated throughout the competition, amassing a perfect score of 3 points from 3 rounds. The final round saw Suryanshu clinching victory against a formidable opponent, Aadvik Banik, who secured the second position with 2 points from 3 rounds.
Agastya Baruah claimed the third position with 1 point from 3 rounds, while Gaurav Sarma secured the fourth position in this tightly contested championship.
The tournament, organized in a round-robin league system among four skilled players, witnessed intense battles of intellect and strategy, captivating the audience with every move on the chessboard.
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Fide Arbiter Pranab Kumar Nath presided over the tournament as the Chief Arbiter, ensuring fair play and adherence to regulations throughout the event.
In a grand culmination, the winners were felicitated with trophies during the prize distribution ceremony, marking the end of an exhilarating competition that showcased the promising talent in the world of chess.
The triumph of Suryanshu Saikia not only highlights his individual prowess but also underscores the bright future of chess in the region, inspiring young minds to pursue excellence in this ancient game of intellect and strategy.
