Pune, July 30, 2023: The Maharashtra State Under 11 Open and Girls FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2023, organized by the Pune District Chess Circle and sponsored by Truspace, Kores India Ltd, and SP, concluded at Shree Ganesh Sabhagruha and Ashwamedh Hall, Karve Road, with Mumbai Suburban players, Viraj Rane and Mysha Perwez, emerging victorious in their respective categories.
In the Girls event, Mysha Perwez, a 6th standard student of Billabong International School, Mumbai Suburban, showcased her skills playing the Italian opening and secured a win against Tvesha Jain of Mumbai City to clinch the title. Mysha finished the tournament with an impressive 8.5 points.
In the Open Event, Viraj Rane from Mumbai Suburban drew his last game against Kolhapur’s Abhay Bhosale, securing 7 points and emerging as the winner.
The winners were awarded trophies and a cash prize of Rs. 3000, while the runners-up received trophies and Rs. 2000. The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Mr. Ashwin Trimal, VP of PDCC, Mr. Rohit Madaan, Engineering and Supply Chain Manager of Snark Power Pvt Ltd, Dr. Sanjay Karawde, Secretary of PDCC, and Mr. Harnish Raja, Member of PDCC. Mr. Prakash Kunte, VP of PDCC, Dr. Dipak Ripote, Chief Arbiter Dipti Shidore, Mr. Rajendra Shidore, and tournament director Vinita Shotri were also present on the occasion.
The tournament witnessed some intense matches in the 9th round:
Open Group Results:
- Viraj Rane (Mumbai Sub) – 8 points drew with Abhay Bhosale (Kolhapur) – 7 points
- Aarush Dolas (Pune) – 7.5 points defeated Sahejveer Singh Maras (Nagpur) – 7 points
- Shaashvat Gupta (Pune) – 7.5 points defeated Aditya Joshi (Pune) – 6.5 points
- Shaunak Badole (Nagpur) – 7 points defeated Arjun Singh (Mumbai Sub) – 6.5 points
- Aaryan Waghmare (Thane) – 7 points defeated Heet Baldawa (Kolhapur) – 6 points
- Shitiz Prasad (Pune) – 6 points lost to Sidhant Salunke (Pune) – 7 points
- Advik Agrawal (Pune) – 6.5 points defeated Mukil R (Raigad) – 5.5 points
- Bhanushali Neemay (Mumbai Sub) – 6 points drew with Prabhu Arjun (Mumbai Sub) – 6 points
- Raghav Pawade (Pune) – 6 points defeated Om Ramgude (Pune) – 5.5 points
- Aahaan Mathur (Mumbai Sub) – 6 points drew with Yug Bardiya (Pune) – 6 points
- Amey Chowdhury (Pune) – 6.5 points defeated Abhilash Yadav (Raigad) – 5.5 points
Girls Results:
- Tvesha Jain (Mumbai City) – 6 points lost to Mysha Perwez (Mumbai Sub) – 8.5 points
- Vedika Pal (Nagpur) – 7.5 points defeated Anwitaa Thakar (Mumbai Sub) – 6 points
- Khanak Paharia (Mumbai Sub) – 6.5 points vs Bhumika Waghle (Aurangabad) – 6.5 points
- Siddhi Karve (Kolhapur) – 5.5 points lost to Divyanshi Khandelwal (Nagpur) – 7 points
- Anvi Hirde (Nagpur) – 6.5 points defeated Sajiri Deshmukh (Satara) – 5.5 points
- Swadha Datir (Yavatmal) – 5.5 points drew with Sanvi Gore (Solapur) – 6 points
- Ovi Pawade (Pune) – 6 points defeated Siddhi Bubane (Kolhapur) – 5 points
- Yashika Musale (Nagpur) – 5 points lost to Devika Pinge (Mumbai City) – 6 points
- Mihika Bole (Pune) – 5 points lost to Nidhi Khivansara (Pune) – 6 points
- Dewanshree Gawande (Aurangabad) – 5 points lost to Jeevika Chopra (Raigad) – 6 points
- Chaturthi Pardeshi (Pune) – 4.5 points lost to Tanmaiee Ghate (Satara) – 5.5 points
- Pranjal Raut (Pune) – 4.5 points lost to Hiranmayee Kulkarni (Mumbai Sub) – 5.5 points
The tournament showcased exceptional talent and sportsmanship, and the players from Mumbai Suburban proved their mettle by clinching the top positions in both categories.
