Asian Junior Blitz Chess Championship

  • On 17th August 2026, Vignesh Vermula and Saranya Devi won gold medals at the Asian Junior Blitz Chess Championship in Mumbai.
  • Vignesh Vermula won the Open Blitz title, finishing ahead on tie-break scores after being tied on points.
  • Saranya Devi won the Girls’ Blitz title with a strong tactical performance throughout the tournament.
  • India achieved an all-Indian podium in the Open section, with Sharnarthi Viresh second and Nandish V S third.
  • The championship was held at the ITC Maratha Sheraton, Mumbai, under the aegis of the Maharashtra Chess Association. ....
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