Sports Reporter :

 

NAGPUR’S Ayush Ramteke won the third Blitzkrieg Rapid Chess Tournament organised by Blitzkrieg Chess Club at VNIT, winning all nine games and scoring 9 out of 9 points. The ninth and decisive round of the competition was very close. Playing on the top board, Ayush Ramteke defeated Mohik Bhagchandani to secure the gold medal. Suhan Deshpande became the runner-up with eight points. He defeated Sahil Ghorghat in the final round. Kushagra Paliwal defeated Ved Neeraj Bhair to secure the third position with 8 points. Mohik ended fourth with 7.5 points while Sai Sharma defeated Shaurya Ambane to secure the fifth position with 7.5 points. The prize distribution ceremony was held in the auditorium of VNIT.

 

On this occasion, Dean of the Student Welfare Department Dr Umesh Deshpande was present as the chief guest. Associate Dean of the Alumni Department Dr Sunil Bhat and Faculty Incharge of Blitzkrieg Chess Club Dr Ajinkya Bakshi were present. In his introductory address, Dr Bakshi said the club provides a competitive platform to students and that there was a huge response from other districts of Vidarbha. Secretary ofNagpur Chess AssociationBhushan Shriwas and WorkingPresident SS Soman alsoattended the programme. Topfive finishers were felicitatedwith attractive trophies andcertificates.