2nd Jharkhand Chess Academy One Day Rapid Chess Championship 2026 Successfully Concluded

Jharkhand Chess Academy successfully organized the 2nd JCA One Day Rapid Chess Championship 2026, witnessing enthusiastic participation from more than 40 talented chess players across different age groups. The one-day rapid event created an energetic competitive atmosphere and highlighted the growing chess culture in Jharkhand.

The championship was graced by Grandmaster Pravin Mahadeo Thipsay (Arjuna Awardee) as the Guest of Honour, whose presence added great prestige and inspiration to the event. The tournament was also honored by the presence of the Mother-in-law of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, who encouraged young players and appreciated the academy’s contribution towards chess development at the grassroots level.

The tournament was officially officiated by SNA Arun Kumar, ensuring smooth conduct of the event while maintaining professional standards, fair play, and strict adherence to chess regulations.

FM Abhishek Das, Mentor of Jharkhand Chess Academy, warmly welcomed GM Pravin Thipsay and expressed that it was a great honor for the academy to host such a legendary chess personality. He highlighted that students and parents got a rare and valuable opportunity to interact directly with GM Thipsay, gaining insights, motivation, and inspiration from his journey and experience.

The tournament was conducted in a disciplined and professional manner. Players competed across multiple categories including Beginners, Under-9, Under-11, Under-13, and Under-15. Winners were felicitated with trophies, medals, medals, and certificates during the prize distribution ceremony.

🏆 Champions & Top Performers

Beginner Category

🥇 Champion: Mitakshi Kishore
🥈 Runner-up: Rachit Sharma
🥉 Third Place: Ishanvi Sinha

Under-9 Category

🥇 Champion: Krishank Ridit
🥈 Runner-up: Shrey Ranjan
🥉 Third Place: Vani Raj

Under-11 Category

🥇 Champion: Akarsh Singh
🥈 Runner-up: Siddhant Akshit
🥉 Third Place: Kabir Aditya Anand

Under-13 Category

🥇 Champion: Kumar Akshat
🥈 Runner-up: Shreyansh Raj
🥉 Third Place: Vivan Vaidik

Under-15 Category

🥇 Champion: Vishwajit Soren
🥈 Runner-up: Jayvardhan Das
🥉 Third Place: Aarav Sharan

The successful completion of the 2nd JCA Rapid Chess Championship 2026 marks another important milestone for Jharkhand Chess Academy. The academy continues its mission of nurturing young talent, providing competitive exposure, and building a strong chess ecosystem in the state.

Jharkhand Chess Academy remains committed to producing future champions and promoting chess excellence at both state and national levels.