Kulkarni, Kherdekar in joint lead at the top

Mumbai, October 16: Mumbai challengers IM Vikramaditya Kulkarni and Arnav Kherdekar won their respective seventh-round matches and jointly share the lead at the top in the SMCA Chess School organized 1 st All India FIDE Rating Open Chess Tournament 2024, played at the Russian House, Peddar Road, Mumbai, on Wednesday.The top-ranked Kulkarni (2185) playing with the black pieces opted for the Nizmo Indian Classic opening against Delhi’s Saikat Nath (1829) on the top board. The Delhi player under pressure made a mistake on the 29 th move and Kulkarni pounced on the opportunity to force the win.

Results – Top 10: Round 7 AIM Saikat Nath (5.5) lost IM Vikramaditya  Kulkarni (6.5) 0-1

Atharv Soni (6) drew Yash Watarkar (6) 0.5-0.5

Arnav Kherdekar (6.5) beat Yash Kapadi (5)

Udupi Acharya (5) lost Sanjeev Mishra (6)

Darsh Shetty (6) beat Atish Laddad (5) 1-0

He is from bd somani school

Our student Zian Nagrecha finished in honours with outstanding performance of 7/9 with 13th place amongst 290 players.

Zian demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the tournament.

His ability to implement advanced tactical ideas and sound positional play enabled him to outmaneuver highly-rated opponents.

 Zian competed in a field of seasoned players, many with high international ratings, and still emerged as one of the top contenders.

Yash Dalal Shines on Global Stage, Clinches Victory at Prestigious Swiss Chess Tournament

Indian Chess Talent Yash Dalal Triumphs at International Tournament in Switzerland 

Lugano, Switzerland — November 10 2024 — Yash Sunil Dalal, a skilled chess talent from the American School of Bombay in India, recently made headlines by defeating a higher-rated Swiss chess player, Campo nova (1600 Elo), in the prestigious International Open Classical Chess Tournament held in Lugano.

 Yash, currently holding a FIDE rating of 1431, demonstrated exceptional mastery in a game that culminated in a skillful endgame, securing his victory over one of Switzerland’s strongest young players. The match drew attention for its intensity and strategic depth, with Yash outmaneuvering his opponent in a well-crafted endgame that showcased his growing prowess on the international stage. Yash, who consistently represents India in global chess tournaments, has built a reputation as a seasoned competitor with a sharp mind for classical play.

 This victory is a significant milestone in Yash’s career, as he continues to raise his profile in the international chess community. He is now focused on his next big challenge: the Dubai Chess Championship, where he aims to further showcase his skills against top-tier opponents. 

Yash’s journey is guided by coach Durga Nagesh Guttula of SMCA Chess School, whose mentorship has been instrumental in refining Yash’s techniques and strategic approach.