Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 7: Young chess talent Shrihaan Karmakar has brought pride to Andaman & Nicobar by securing the Runner-Up position in the Under-13 Category at the Viyugam Chess Academy – International FIDE Rated Below 1700 Chess Tournament 2026, held at the Hall of Chess, JN Stadium, Chennai.
Shrihaan displayed impressive skill, determination and consistency throughout the 9-round Swiss-system tournament. He finished the championship with 6 points, securing the Runner-Up position in the Under-13 Category among a strong field of players.
His achievement in the Under-13 category is a significant accomplishment and reflects his growing potential in competitive chess.
R. Siddharth also represented Andaman & Nicobar in the tournament. He put up a commendable performance in the competitive field, finishing the 9-round championship with 4.5 points and gaining valuable experience and exposure by competing against players from different parts of the country.
The Andaman & Nicobar Chess Association congratulates Shrihaan Karmakar on his excellent achievement and appreciates R. Siddharth for his participation and commendable performance. The Association wishes both young players continued success in their chess journey.