Ansh Dhanvij, Aditya Bhange, Soham Ranade and Sahajveer Maras clinched the titles in their respective categories in Nanaji Deshmukh Memorial Chess Tournament organised by Baljagat in association with Nagpur District Chess Association (NDCA) on Sunday.
In the Under-13 section, Dhanjiv emerged winner with 5.5 points to his credit. Rushikesh Lohit was declared runners-up whereas Soham Chhabda, Aishita and Vyankatesh secured third to fifth places respectively.
In Under-11 section, Aditya Bhange and Krupal wanjari were tied at six points each but after the application of tie-breaker, Bhande emerged winner while Wanjari finished second.
In Under-9 section, Soham Ranade triumphed with (6.5 33.5) points and he was followed by Aarush Chitre (6.5, 31.5). Sahajveer Maras claimed Under-7 crown while Kartik Pitale emerged runners-up.
Noted chef Vishnu Manohar was the chief guest of prize distribution function. Jagdish Sukalikar, Umesh Panbude and others were present on the occasion.
Final raking
U-13: 1. Dhanvij Ansh (5.5), 2. Lohit Rushikesh (5,22), 3. Chhabda Soham (5, 21.5), 4. Chhabda Aishita (5, 21.5), 5. Dande Vyankatesh (5,21), 6. Waghe Shauryan (4, 22.5), 7. Junghare Aditya (22.5, 12), 8. Dishank Sachin Bajaj (4,22).
U-11: 1. Bhange Aditya (6, 34.5), 2. Wanjari Krupal (6,32), 3. Mishrikotkar Vidhi (5,27.5), 4. Pandit Malay (5, 33.5), 5. Padghan Sarth (5,32), 6. Jha Kushagra (5, 31), 7. Singh Arnav (5,29), 8. Ramteke Ayush (5,28.5).
U-9: Ranade Soham (6,5 33.5), 2.Chitre Aarush (6.5, 31.5), 3. Bajaj Sharaddha (6, 35.5), 4. Damke Addhyay (5, 33.5), 5. Game Vritika (5. 32.5), 6. Thakur Aarit (5, 30.5), 7. Rakhunde Aranya (5, 30), 8. Titarmare Bhakti (5,28.5).
U-7: 1. Maras Sahajveer (5,17), 2. Pitale Kartik (4,15), 3. Sheth Mannan I (4, 14), 4. Pailwal kushagra (4,14), 5. Pwade Om (4,13.5), 6. Maheshwari Granth (3,15), 7. Meshram Swapnil (3,15), 8. Upadhyaya Garima (3,14).
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