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 was played over 7 rounds, witnessing enthusiastic participation from players across various age categories.
Winners
Shyam Bhargav Goda – 1st Place
Bhaskara Rao Balaga – 2nd Place
Anish Shanmukha Sai P – 3rd Place
A total of 30 main prizes and 24 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:
Smt. Tejaswi Dwibhashyam,Deputy Prinicipal, Cosmos primary school
Shri Kamesh, Member, All Visakha Chess Association
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 smoothly conducted with the support of arbiters and organizers Raviteja, Devothama, Krishna, Padmavathi, Vinay