Shreyas Behuria the best of the academy in the tournament

Bhubaneswar witnessed a remarkable display of talent and determination as the students of Chessturf Academy delivered outstanding performances at the 16th SOA GM Tournament. Competing across multiple categories, Chessturf players clinched podium finishes in Category B, Category C, and Category D (Blitz), underlining the academy’s growing strength in competitive chess.

Key Highlights – Chessturf at the 16th SOA GM Tournament

• Category B – A Star in the Making
  • One of the youngest participants, Pratyush Kumar, fresh from a 4th-place finish at the Guwahati National School Chess Championship, played superbly.
  • He secured 7th place in the Unrated section, winning a cash award of ₹5,000.
  • Scoring an impressive 3.5 points out of 10 against rated players, Pratyush qualified for his FIDE rating, becoming the youngest rated player of Chessturf Academy and among the youngest in the state.
• Category C (Below 1700 Rating) – Consistency & Class
  • Pratyush Kumar continued his fine form, winning 3rd Best in the U-6 category, holding his own against experienced rated opponents.
  • The standout performance came from Shreyas Behuria, who scored 7 points out of 9, finished 11th overall, and emerged 1st in the 1500–1599 rating category, winning a trophy and ₹15,000 cash award.
  • Other notable achievements:
    • Pratyakhyaa Shambavi – 2nd place, U-8 Girls
    • Srujanee Sarangi – 5th place, U-9
    • Atharv Kulkarni – 4th place, U-8
    • Vivaan Agarwal – 3rd place, U-7
    • Pratyush Kumar – 3rd place, U-6
    • Aryansh Mishra – 6th place, Unrated
    • Aadishree Budek – 1^st U-7 Girls
    • Elena Mishra , 1^st – U-6 Girls
• Category D – Blitz Tournament Brilliance
  • Aahan Abhigyan delivered a powerful blitz performance, finishing 6th in the Unrated section and qualifying for FIDE Blitz rating.
  • Joining him in achieving Blitz ratings were Ch. Subham Nanda and Ryan Bharadwaj Padhi, marking a proud moment for the academy.
• Knocking on the Doors of FIDE Rating
  • Several Chessturf players came tantalizingly close to ratings, showcasing strong competitive progress:
    • Pratyush Kumar
    • Sambit Tripathy
    • Aryansh Mishra
    • Srujanee Sarangi
    • Aahan Abhigyan

A Tournament to Remember

The performances at the 16th SOA GM Tournament reaffirm Chessturf Academy’s commitment to structured training, competitive exposure, and holistic chess development. From youngest debutants earning ratings to seasoned performers lifting trophies, Chessturf’s students once again proved that hard work, discipline, and the right guidance lead to excellence.

Chessturf Academy congratulates all players for their grit, growth, and glorious performances—this is just the beginning! 🌟♟️