PATNA – August 18, 2025 – Local chess talent Vijay Kumar delivered a commanding performance to win the 5th All India Rapid Chess Tournament, which concluded this past weekend at the Hotel Diamant Inn in Patna. Organized by the Queens Gambit Chess Academy (QGCA), the event drew a competitive field of 200 players from across the region.
The two-day tournament, held on August 16th and 17th, saw Kumar dominate the competition, achieving a flawless 9/9 score to emerge as the undisputed champion. Fellow Patna players Sudhir Kumar Sinha and Ashutosh Kumar secured the first and second runner-up positions, respectively.
The event was graced by chief guest Shri Ajit Kumar Singh, President of the PDCA, who praised the organizers for their efforts in promoting chess at the grassroots level. “Events like this are crucial for nurturing young talent and strengthening the chess movement in Bihar,” he said while addressing the participants.
The tournament was successfully managed by Tournament Director Sanjeet Saurav, Organizing President Saurav Roop, and Chief Arbiter Shahid Hussain.
In addition to the main prizes, accolades were awarded to top performers in various age and special categories, highlighting the depth of talent present at the competition.
Key Award Winners:
- Best Female Player: Aditi Singh (Patna)
- Best Senior Player: Y. P. Srivastava
- Best School: St. Karen’s
- Best QGCA Player: Kian Shrestha
Age Group Winners:
- Under-7: Disha Kumari (Girls), Bhavyansh Sanjit (Boys)
- Under-9: Vanishka Maheshwari (Girls), Akash Anand (Boys)
- Under-11: Rajshree (Girls), Chaitanya Raj Aditya (Boys)
- Under-13: Aarohi Raj (Girls), Agastya Jha (Boys)
- Under-15: Abhishree Dipu (Girls), Adhyan Kheria (Boys)
The successful fifth edition of the QGCA All India Rapid Chess Tournament has been widely praised as a significant boost for the sport in the state, providing a valuable platform for both seasoned and aspiring players.
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