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Nivaan Raghavendra and Krupa S Ukkali Win Janamitra Karnataka U-15 Chess Championship 2026
The Janamitra Karnataka U-15 Open and Girls FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 concluded in Hassan District, Karnataka, with young chess prodigies competing for state honors and opportunities to represent Karnataka at the national level.
U-15 Open Championship Results
The Open category saw an intensely competitive field, with the top four finishers each accumulating 7 points. Nivaan Raghavendra claimed the championship title, followed closely by Yeshas H in second place and Indrajit Majumdar securing third. Venkata Naga Karthik Malladi finished fourth, completing the medal standings.
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nivaan Raghavendra | 7 |
| 2nd | Yeshas H | 7 |
| 3rd | Indrajit Majumdar | 7 |
| 4th | Venkata Naga Karthik Malladi | 7 |
U-15 Girls Championship Results
In the Girls category, Krupa S Ukkali demonstrated exceptional skill to finish at the top with 7 points. Simra Nadaf secured the runner-up position with 6.5 points, while Indusheetala took third place with the same score. Aradhya S Shetty completed the top four with 6 points.
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Krupa S Ukkali | 7 |
| 2nd | Simra Nadaf | 6.5 |
| 3rd | Indusheetala | 6.5 |
| 4th | Aradhya S Shetty | 6 |
Prize Distribution Ceremony
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Rashmi Kiran, Naveen CR, Chethan Ram Thyagaraj MT, and Chief Arbiter Anil NJ. The Karnataka State Chess Association extended congratulations to all winners and selected players for their achievements.
Looking Ahead
The top four players from both the Open and Girls categories have been selected to represent Karnataka at the upcoming U-15 Open National Championship and U-15 Girls National Championship respectively. The Association expressed confidence in the selected players and wished them success in the national-level competitions.
Source
This report is based on information published by Karnataka State Chess Association.
