Date: April 5, 2025 | Location: Sri Saraswathi vidyaniketan English medium School thangallamudi Eluru.
##Vkcnews: On Saturday, April 4, 2025, Eluru District Ad-hoc chess committee proudly conducted the Under-7 Chess Championship as part of the Eluru District Level Chess Championship 2025. The tournament, held under the supervision of the Eluru District Ad-Hoc Committee, concluded successfully with an impressive display of young talent.
### Tournament Highlights
The event saw enthusiastic participation in both the Open and Girls categories. In the **Open Category**, Poshnav Sai Ayaan Kanakam from Eluru, emerged victorious, securing 1st place with an outstanding score of 3 points. Sathvik from Eluru, Calumaril followed closely, earning 2nd place with 2 points. In the **Girls Category**, Deekshitha from Jangareddygudem clinched 1st place with a perfect score of 3 points, while Ishitha from Jangareddygudem took 2nd place with 1.5 points.
### Inauguration and Leadership
The tournament was inaugurated with an exciting ceremonial first move—E4 followed by E5—played by Eluru District Ad-Hoc Committee President Mr. Vasudeva Rao, renowned international chess player Mr. Laxman Rao, and Sri Saraswathi vidyaniketan English medium School thangallamudi Eluru, Principal Mr. Uday Kumar Y. Their participation set an inspiring tone for the young chess enthusiasts.
### Organizing Team
The event was efficiently managed by Chief Arbiter Mr. Kiran Kumar Paluri SNA,(senior national arbiter), who announced the winners and ensured the tournament ran smoothly. The collaborative efforts of the organizing committee and school staff contributed to its resounding success.
### Road to State-Level Championship
The winners of this district-level tournament have earned the honor of representing Eluru District at the upcoming State-Level Under-7 Chess Championship. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Posnov Sai, Vivak, Zaara Mohammed, and Lakshmi for their remarkable achievements and wish them the very best in their future endeavors.
VKCACADEMY remains committed to nurturing young talent and promoting chess as a sport that fosters critical thinking and discipline. Stay tuned for more updates on our upcoming events!
