Port Blair, Aug 4: It is a proud moment for the islanders as Pranjal Sana, a young aspiring chess player from the A & N Islands, has opened his international chess rating according to the latest international rating list released by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) on 31st July 2024.

Pranjal Sana, participated in the All India Below 1600 Classica FIDE Rating Chess Tournament held in Maharashtra last month. He played quite well in the tournament and scored 4.5 points, 2 of which were scored against rated players, which led him to open the International Rating. His FIDE rating is 1494.

The Andaman and Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) congratulates Pranjal Sana on this achievement and wishes him every success in his future endeavours.