Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug 19: The Andaman & Nicobar Islands is proud to congratulate Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Kasthuri Bhai R for her impressive performance at the Asian Junior Girls Rapid Chess Championship 2026, held in Mumbai from 17th to 18th August 2026.
Representing Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Kasthuri Bhai R finished an outstanding 4th position in the championship, scoring 5 points from 7 rounds. She displayed remarkable consistency and competitive spirit against a strong field of players from India and other Asian countries.
Kasthuri, rated 1821, recorded five wins and two losses in the seven-round Swiss-system tournament, finishing among the leading players in the championship. Her performance is a significant achievement for chess in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and reflects the growing talent and potential of young chess players from the Islands.
The Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Kasthuri Bhai R, her parents, coaches and all those who supported her journey. Her achievement will serve as an inspiration to aspiring young chess players across the Islands.
ANCA wishes Kasthuri continued success and many more achievements in the national and international chess arena.