 Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 19: Jammu division selection chess tournaments, organized by All J&K Chess Association, concluded today with the holding of prize distribution function at Ace Chess Academy, here.
In the closing function, Dr AS Bhatia was chief guest, who gave away title trophies to those winners of different age categories. Dr Bhatia was accompanied by president of the Association, Atul Gupta, Taranvir Singh Gujral, Vikas Nanda and Vijay Choudhary.
Earlier, during the day, Meenal Gupta emerged winner of the women's open event while Varsha Rani remained second and Arushi Kotwal finished third.
Similarly, in another event of under-15 girls, again Meenal was winner while Arushi Kotwal bagged second place. Third place went to Avni. In boys' under-15 age group, Soham Kamotra was winner, followed by Vilakshan Mehta at second place while Imtiaz Ahmed got the third spot.
Events were conducted by the Fide arbiters, Anil Kotwal and Bindu Pathania under Swiss system. Now, these selected players from these events along with other selected players from Kashmir division shall represent the state in upcoming nationals. |
