Sashikanta clinches DCA rapid chess title
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 12 2023:
Elangbam Sashikanta Singh won the 2nd DCA Rapid Chess Tournament 2023 on Sunday.
Sashikanta garnered 5.5 points over the course of six rounds to clinch the title.
Heikrujam Jacky finished runners-up with five points and Oinam Ningthem completed the top three with 4.5 points.
In the U15 boys' category, Torrus Maibam secured the first place while Dayanand Thoudam came in second.
On the other hand, the U13 boys' competition was won by Yashas Leishangthem as Yaikhomba Huidrom took the second spot.
The Uli boys' category saw Lemba Sougaijam claim the first position and Mangai Elangbam settle for the second place, while Yaingamba Yumnamand Ngairangbam Lanchenba were first and second, respectively, in the U9 boys' category.
In the girls' event, Nadia Sougaijam, M Nividhita, Hosanna Kangabam and Lingjelleima Thokchom emerged winners in the U15 girls', U13 girls', U11 girls' and U9 girls' categories, respectively.
The best D Chess Academy titles went to Kh Kinison and Braison Haobam, while the youngest player title was awarded to Lairikhomba Mangang.