Dayanand captures Rapid chess title
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 09 2025:
Dayanand Thoudam emerged as the winner of the 27th U-15 Open Saturday & Sunday Rapid Chess Tournament 2025, organised by Kanglei Chess Academy, at Leima Academy, Khoman Mangjil.
Dayanand secured the title after finishing level on six points with Lemba Sougaijam, winning on tie-break based on the Buchholz Cut 1 system.
Mangal Elangbam claimed third place with 5.5 points, followed by Williamba Moirangthem in fourth and Prichard Elangbam in fifth.
The tournament also recognised outstanding individual performances: Huidrom and Yaiphaba Yumnam jointly received the Best KCA Player award, while Nongthombam Anjelena Chanu was honoured as the best female player.
Bachaspatimayum London Sharma earned the Best Leima Academy Player award as Azril Laishram was recognised as the youngest player.
The competition attracted 53 participants, including 10 FIDE-rated players and 9 female competitors.