Mishra wins school chess crown

Swaraj with 7.5 points out of eigjt clinched with a clear margin of half point above the runner-up.

Ayanshi Nikhil Bhengade, Kale, Rugved and Mrudul, Rajesh Tijare scored seven point and were placed 2nd to 4th in the final list on the basis of their tie-break scores. Vivaan Malu, Advika Dilip Yamde, Kushh Vishal Nabira and Riaan, Ritesh Jham scored 6.5 point and were adjudged 5th to 8th in the final merit list.

Prizes were distributed at the hands of director, MKH Sancheti Group Amit Yenurka rand principal Bindu Joseph in the presence of CAN secretry Bhushan Shriwas, MCA observer commitee member SS Soman. and IA Shiva Iyer. Two special prizes were announced by Amit Yenurkar for the participants who can memorise the instructions in the inauguration function which was won by Amoli Pradhan and Anushka Deshpande.

Attractive trophies were distributed to top 10 finishers in Under-15, 13, 11, 9 and Under-7 groups in boys as well as girls categories. Participation certificates and medals were given to all the participants from MKH Sancheti Group. IA Shiva Iyer was assisted by SNA Prayas Ambade, SNA Shishir Indurkar, SNA Shrikant Bagde, NA Prathamesh Machave and Manish Wadyalkar.