Ishaan Bhansali & Arushi Severin Helen D Silva Clinch Karnataka Under-17 State Titles !!

WHO: Ishaan Bhansali and Arushi Severin Helen D Silva; WHAT: Karnataka State Under-17 Open & Girls FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026; WHERE: Shivamogga; WHEN: Conclusion after a three-day competition (exact dates not specified).

Championship Overview

The Karnataka State Under-17 Open & Girls FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026, organized by the Karnataka State Chess Association (KSCA), saw Ishaan Bhansali secure the Open title with a score of 8/9, closely followed by Yuvanesh A with the same score. In the Girls category, Arushi Severin Helen D Silva also achieved 8/9 to claim the championship, with Aradhya S. Shetty as the runner-up scoring 7/9.

Key Highlights

• Ishaan Bhansali wins the Under-17 Open with 8/9.
• Arushi Severin Helen D Silva claims the Under-17 Girls title with 8/9.
• Yuvanesh A (Open) and Aradhya S. Shetty (Girls) are runners-up.
• Top two in each category to represent Karnataka at the National Under-17 Championships.

Awards and Recognition

The prize distribution ceremony, graced by dignitaries including Shri D. S. Arun, Hon’ble MLC, Shivamogga, recognized the achievements of the winners and acknowledged the efforts of organizers, arbiters, coaches, parents, and volunteers.

Next Steps for Champions

The new state champions, along with their runners-up, are set to represent Karnataka at the forthcoming National Under-17 Open & Girls Chess Championship.

Source

This report is based on information published by Karnataka State Chess Association.

Official source: https://karnatakachess.com/ishaan-bhansali-arushi-severin-helen-d-silva-clinch-karnataka-under-17-state-titles/