Kakinada District Under-13 Chess Championship Selections Held at IDPS Panasapadu
News Desk: #vkcacademy Kakinada
Date: 06/07/2025
Location: International Delhi Public School, Panasapadu, Kakinada District
The Kakinada District Ad-hoc Committee successfully organized the Kakinada District Under-13 Chess Championship Selections on July 6, 2025, at the International Delhi Public School (IDPS) in Panasapadu. Over 80 young chess enthusiasts participated, showcasing their skills and competitive spirit in a vibrant display of talent.
The tournament was graciously hosted by IDPS, with the school’s Chairman, Shri M. Swamy Surya Kumar Garu, and Directors, Shri V. N. J. M. Roshit and Shri V. Ramesh, extending their full support to ensure the event’s success. The IDPS campus provided an ideal setting, fostering an atmosphere of learning and sportsmanship for this prestigious competition.
The event was expertly supervised by Mr. K. Jagadesh Kumar Garu, General Secretary of the Andhra Pradesh Chess Association and Kakinada District In-Charge, whose leadership ensured flawless arrangements. The IDPS team, including Smt. Prathima, Shri Gaurav, Shri Rajesh (School In-Charge), and Smt. Phani Kumari (PET and Chess Trainer), played a crucial role in organizing the tournament, ensuring it ran smoothly and on schedule.
Tournament Highlights:
The selection tournament was officiated by Chief Arbiter Mr. Kiran Kumar Paluri, who announced the winners selected to represent Kakinada District in the upcoming Under-13 Open and Girls Chess Championships. The selected players are:
Open Category:
1. Vakada sriram jayin
2. Dhanvin ram chintapatla
*Girls Category:
1. Sai Saranya Kolluri
2. Sohana Lahari
These Four talented players will proudly represent Kakinada District at the state-level championship.
The closing ceremony was graced by Chief Guest MS. Kuldeep Kaur Sekhon, who lauded the dedication and skill of the participants. She presented prizes to the winners, encouraging them to continue honing their chess prowess.
Mrs. Krishnaveni, Coordinator of the Kakinada District Ad-hoc Committee, expressed her joy at the enthusiastic participation of approximately 45 players. She praised the young talents for their competitive spirit, which made the tournament a resounding success.
The Kakinada District Under-13 Chess Championship Selections highlighted the district’s emerging chess talent and underscored the importance of such events in nurturing young minds and promoting chess as a sport. The Ad-hoc Committee and IDPS Panasapadu deserve heartfelt appreciation for their efforts in organizing this inspiring event.
Special Acknowledgments
– Happy International Chess Day to all parents and players in Kakinada District!
– Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding performance!
– A special thanks to Mr. Jagadesh Kumar Garu for providing a delicious Kakinada-special lunch to all participants.
– Heartfelt gratitude to Sri K.V.V. Sharma Garu for facilitating this wonderful opportunity.
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