Visakhapatnam District Open Chess Talent Hunt Tournament was conducted by Mani Chess Academy under the aegis of the All Visakha Chess Association (AVCA) and the Andhra Chess Association (ACA), with Cosmos Primary School serving as the venue. The tournament featured a total cash prize of ₹30,000 and was played over 7 rounds, witnessing enthusiastic participation from players across various age categories.
Winners
Lanka Marthanda Kumar – 1st Place
K. Prasanth – 2nd Place
Chandrasekhar S – 3rd Place
A total of 50 main prizes and 48 category prizes were awarded to winners from different age groups, encouraging young and emerging chess talent. The tournament concluded on a grand note, showcasing promising players and reinforcing Visakhapatnam’s strong commitment to grassroots chess development.
Closing Ceremony
The valedictory function was graced by several distinguished guests:
Shri Peela Balaji, Director, Cosmos Primary School – Chief Guest
Shri Dr. R. Baburao, President, All Visakha Chess Association
Shri Dr. Kanakala Prem Kumar
Smt Dr. Kanakala Sireesha
Shri S. Kamaleswara Rao, Director, Mani Chess Academy
Mr. S. Manikanta Rao, Secretary, AVCA & Tournament Director
Mr. MVS Prasad, Chief Arbiter
The event was conducted smoothly with the dedicated support of arbiters and organizers Raviteja, Devothama, Krishna, and Vinay, contributing significantly to the overall success of the tournament.