Devdhagade pockets chess crown

 

CHETAN Devdhagade emerged champion of the first Khapa Open One Day Rapid Chess Tournament which was organised at Tanya Celebration Lawn in Khapa. The tournament was conducted under the guidance of Chess Association Nagpur, in collaboration with Taluka Chess Association Saoner, Brilliant Chess Academy, Power Chess Academy Nagpur.

 

Rudra Mahendra Dhole finished second while Arnav Abhay Kumar Moon ended at the third spot. A total of 226 players from age group of five to 80 years participated in the competition from Nagpur, Bhandara, Amravati, Akola, Chandrapur, Wardha, Ramtek, Gondia, Tumsar, Nanded, Butibori, Khaparkheda, Koradi, Wathoda, Dumbri, Karambhad. In veterans category, Sanjay Guha won the title while Pratap Yerpude ended emerged runner-up. Dattatray Vaidya took the third spot followed by Sanjay Bhange and Gautam Meshram, at fourth and fifth positions. In the Under-7 age group, Ahi Meshram claimed the title and Aditi Kohade finished second. Sanvi Meshram had to be content with third position. In boys group, Advik Sukhdev took the top perch while Dhruv Daswani finished second and Ojas Zhanjal third. Nandatai Shendre, Sarpanch of Salai (MOKASA) was the chief guest. Senior coach Bhushan Karemore of Ramtek, Kishore Shendre, senior player Anjar Khan, social worker Maqsood Sheikh, Mukesh Pawde, Akash Serewar, Sagar Serewar, Dinesh Chaurewar and others were also present. National umpire Shrikant Bagde was the chief arbiter while National Umpire Gayatri Panbude, Akash Revatkar, Ninad Jain, Prayas Ambade, Ananta Sirskar from Nagpur assisted him. The programme was conducted by Deepak Chavan. Results: Under-9 girls: Manvi Kalaskar, Rachi Fulzele, Ishika Chaubey. Boys: Shaurya Korde, Rudra Dakhane, Gandhi Dev. Under-11 girls: Swara Gandhi, Jeevika Ramteke, Anvika Ghodeswar. Boys: Arham Raza, Vihan Walde, Aryansh Jabhulkar. Under-13 girls: Ritul Jain, Durva Labade, Siddhi Bagadia Boys: Aarav Kale, Vihan Deshmukh, Yash Damodhar. Under-15 girls: Vritika Game, Nilaya Kamdi, Purvai Padole. Boys: Vallabh Bhake, Prashik Chaudhary, Anshul Uke.