We are thrilled to share the exceptional achievements of Samanth N Naidu of Grade 6:
- He participated in the 1st Manipal Academy of Higher Education FIDE-rated Chess Tournament, held on 9th and 10th December 2024, and secured the 2nd Prize trophy in the U12 category.
- He also competed in the Chadurangotsava All India FIDE-rated U1800 Classical Chess Championship, held from 13th to 15th December 2024 at BMS College of Engineering, Basavanagudi. This prestigious event saw participation from over 650 players. Samanth scored an impressive 8 out of 9 points, achieving 3rd place overall. His remarkable performance earned him a cash prize and a trophy, and he also increased his ELO rating by 95 points.
Congratulations to Samanth on these outstanding accomplishments! We wish him continued success in all his future endeavors.