Indian U-12 Team Wins Bronze At ASEAN Chess Championship
Mumbai: The Indian Under-12 Girls team has secured a Bronze Medal at the prestigious ASEAN Chess Championship, which concluded on Monday in Singapore at Tampines Hub, delivering a strong performance on the international stage. The championship brought together 700+ players from 27 countries, making it one of the major international junior chess events in the region. India finishes on podium…
India's Under-12 Girls chess team has earned a Bronze Medal at the ASEAN Chess Championship held in Singapore. The event, which concluded on Monday, attracted over 700 players from 27 countries, making it one of the major junior chess competitions in the region. Indian Under-11 team members Varenya Lakshmi Vaka, Aligiri Amrutha Hemal from Andhra Pradesh, and Maya Siddharth Narula of Mumbai showcased an outstanding performance, finishing atop the podium with a combined total of 14.5 points.
The tournament's top spot was claimed by Vietnam with 19.5 points, followed by Singapore with an equal score of 14.5 points.
India's Bronze Medal tally was determined by the tournament's tie-break criteria. India's players exhibited a strong spirit and consistency throughout the competition, proving competitive against top junior players from across Asia. Their achievement highlights the increasing strength and depth of Indian junior chess across multiple age groups, providing valuable exposure and experience for young players in preparing for high-level competitions.
Coach Durga Nagesh Guttula of Mumbai Chess Centre praised the team for their exceptional performance, emphasizing the importance of international tournaments in developing confidence and experience for young players.
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