U-7 National Chess Championship: Day 2 Highlights – Unrated Prodigies Shine in Nagpur!
U-7 National Chess Championship: Top Seed Udhriti Bhattacharya Shines Amidst Unrated Prodigies
Nagpur – The second day of the U-7 National Chess Championship unfolded with excitement and surprises, as unrated players stole the spotlight with remarkable performances. While the top seeds maintained their winning streak, several underdogs showcased their talent, making the competition fiercer than ever.
In the open section, the top two seeds, including Karnataka’s Shivansh Gowda and Gujarat’s Naksh Somani, continued their dominance, each securing four victories out of four rounds. However, it was Tamil Nadu’s Kridhay A who delivered the biggest upset of the day, defeating Maharashtra’s fifth seed Aksh Shrivastava in a thrilling match that left spectators on the edge of their seats. Kridhay’s strategic defense with the black pieces proved pivotal, showcasing his potential as a rising star in the chess world.
Shivansh Gowda also made headlines by outmaneuvering eighth-seeded Ivaan Dubey, utilizing his opening advantage to secure a decisive victory. The open section now sees 12 players sharing the lead, each with four points, setting the stage for an intense battle in the upcoming rounds.
In the girls’ group, top seed Udhriti Bhattacharya continued her impressive run, defeating Aahi Meshram to maintain her perfect record. She is joined at the top by Punjab’s Myra Rathore, who stunned Tamil Nadu’s Navya R, and Goa’s Sreeja Ghanekar, who surprised Assam’s Dia Baisnab. With eight players in the girls’ section also boasting four points, the competition remains wide open.
The day was filled with thrilling matches, and the results from Round 4 are as follows:
Open Section:
- Virabhadra Brahma (3) lost to Vislavath Lavik Ram (4)
- Athish Ganesan (3) lost to Sathwik Bhat (4)
- Vasudev Vishnu (3) lost to Shivansh Basu (4)
- Aksh Shrivastava (3) lost to Kridhay A (4)
- Pratyush Kumar (3) lost to Rudra Pratap (4)
- Shivansh Gowda (4) defeated Ivaan Dubey (3)
- Joshua Magnus Katarapu (4) defeated Brahmadev D (3)
- Vivaan Kadam (4) defeated Aadarsh Rastogi (3)
- Kritin Singh (3) lost to Katuru Viyaan Krishna (4)
- Naksh Somani (4) defeated Prajwal Pandey (3)
- Nimalan Dharanipathy (4) defeated Riddhesh Kulkarni (3)
- Suhrit Karri (3) lost to Kshiv Chakave (3)
Girls’ Section:
- Udhriti Bhattacharya (4) defeated Aahi Meshram (3)
- Aaditri Majumdar (4) defeated Aditi Korde (3)
- Navya R (3) lost to Myra Rathore (4)
- Ekanshi Chandel (3) lost to Aaradhya Rajaneesh (4)
- Dia Baisnab (3) lost to Sreeja Ghanekar (4)
- Aabha Deshmukh (3) lost to Liyaa Krishnan (4)
- Rayanika Shivaram (4) defeated Vridhi Aggarwal (3)
- Rinayra Verma (4) defeated Manasvi Adde (2.5)
As the championship progresses, all eyes will be on the top seeds and the unrated prodigies alike, as they vie for the coveted title. With each round promising more excitement, the U-7 National Chess Championship is proving to be a thrilling showcase of young talent and strategic prowess.