Azure Chess Institute: A Journey of Success and Excellence Through Tournaments
Azure Chess Institute has been making significant strides in the chess community with a series of successful tournaments, showcasing exceptional talent from across the country. From Rapid Rating Opens to specialized tournaments for children, these events have not only highlighted the skills of top players but also provided a platform for budding chess talents to shine. Here’s a recap of the recent tournament milestones achieved by Azure Chess Institute.
Azure All India Rapid Rating Open 2022
Date: 24th-25th September 2022
Venue: AVB Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Prize Fund: ₹2,00,000
Event Overview
The Azure All India Rapid Rating Open 2022 was one of the most exciting and competitive chess tournaments, with 399 participants, including International Masters (IMs), battling it out in a nine-round Swiss League Rapid Rating format. The tournament took place at the prestigious AVB Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The event had a time control of 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment per player.
Top Performers
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Winner: FM S Harshad with an unbeaten score of 8.5/9, securing a prize of ₹30,000.
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Second Place: FM Harsh Suresh with a score of 8/9.
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Third Place: Gugan G with a score of 8/9.
The top finishers were all born after 2003, showcasing the immense talent among the younger generation.
Special Guests
The tournament's inauguration ceremony was graced by notable guests, including:
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M Tamil Vanan (Correspondent, AVB Matriculation Higher Secondary School)
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Dr. IA G GSathiesh (Chief Arbiter and Joint Secretary of CDCA)
The event also saw FM S Harshad being felicitated for his achievements in international tournaments.