Arjun’s Chess Academy Bahrain

Dhruvi Panigrahi Clinches 22nd ACA FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament Title 🏆

The 22nd ACA FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament, organized by Arjun’s Chess Academy (ACA), concluded successfully on 25 June 2026 at Arjun’s Chess Academy, Bahrain. The tournament attracted 60 players, who battled across 7 Swiss-system rounds under the 10 minutes + 3 seconds increment time control, with results submitted for FIDE International Rapid Rating.

After an exciting day of competitive chess, Dhruvi Shrikant Panigrahi emerged as the Overall Champion with an impressive 6/7 score. With four players finishing on 6 points, tie-breaks determined the final standings.

Overall Winners

🥇 Champion: Dhruvi Shrikant Panigrahi – 6 points
🥈 Runner-up: Prithvi Raj Prajeesh – 6 points
🥉 Third Place: Gabriel Vivek Joseph – 6 points
4th: Sidharth Manakil – 6 points
5th: Hudson A. – 5 points

Rating Category (1400–1599)

🥇 Nirvaan Ashish Modi – 4.5 points
🥈 Shaarav Haneesh Balankurup – 4.5 points
🥉 Vivaan Anand – 4.5 points

Unrated Category

🥇 Ayushi Dash – 2.5 points
🥈 Esther Vivek Joseph – 2.5 points
🥉 Aadhi Prasad – 2 points

Under-15 Category

🥇 Noel Abraham Punnoose – 5 points
🥈 Mikael Vivek Joseph – 4.5 points
🥉 Sanidhya Kumar – 4.5 points

Under-10 Category

🥇 Hridik Dhananjaya Shetty – 4 points
🥈 Jeff George – 3.5 points
🥉 Ekansh Kejriwal – 3 points

Special Prize Winners
Best Girl: Gunjan Pal
Best Rook: Arav Mehta
Best Bishop: Karthik Suri
Best Knight: Atharv Keshari

The tournament showcased strong performances from experienced rated players alongside many promising young talents, reflecting the continued growth of competitive chess in Bahrain. Arjun’s Chess Academy congratulates all the prize winners and participants for their excellent sportsmanship and looks forward to welcoming everyone to the next FIDE-rated event.

Aradhy Roy Finishes in Top 10 at 360 ONE Junior Masters Chess Tournament, Mumbai 🏆♟️

Arjun’s Chess Academy (ACA) congratulates Aradhy Roy on his excellent performance at the prestigious 360 ONE Junior Masters Chess Tournament 2026, held at the The Arcade, World Trade Centre, Mumbai, from 10–18 June 2026. The event was conducted over 9 rounds and attracted a strong field of young talents from across India and abroad.

Aradhy delivered a remarkable performance, scoring 6 points out of 9 rounds and securing an impressive 10th place among 140 participants. His consistent play, fighting spirit, and determination throughout the tournament helped him finish among the top performers in a highly competitive field.

This achievement reflects Aradhy’s hard work, dedication, and continuous improvement on the chessboard. The entire ACA family is proud of his success and wishes him many more achievements in future national and international tournaments.

Congratulations, Aradhy Roy! Keep making ACA proud! ♟️🎉

Gabriel Vivek Joseph Wins Under-17 Title at 19th ACA Intra-Academy Chess Tournament 🏆♟️

The Under-17 Category of the 19th ACA Intra-Academy Chess Tournament was successfully held on 19 June 2026, featuring some of ACA’s strongest young players competing over five rounds.

After an exciting competition, Gabriel Vivek Joseph emerged as the champion with an impressive 4.5/5 score.

🏅 Top Winners

🥇 Champion: AIM Gabriel Vivek Joseph – 4.5/5
🥈 Runner-up: AIM Prithvi Raj Prajeesh – 4/5
🥉 3rd Place: Rudra Desai – 3.5/5

🌟 Special Awards

🏅 Best Queen: Hridik Dhananjaya Shetty
🏅 Best Rook: Akshaj Nambiar

Congratulations to all participants for their fighting spirit and excellent performances.

🏆 Jeff George Clinches Under-13 Title at 19th ACA Intra-Academy Chess Tournament

The Under-13 Category of the 19th ACA Intra-Academy Chess Tournament concluded successfully on 19 June 2026, with students displaying strong tactical and positional skills throughout the event.

Jeff George secured first place with an outstanding 4.5/5 score after five rounds of play.

🏅 Top Winners

🥇 Champion: Jeff George – 4.5/5
🥈 Runner-up: Arav Siddharth Jadhav – 4/5
🥉 3rd Place: Gunjan Pal – 4/5

🌟 Special Awards

🏅 Best Rook: Pradhuymn Manipuzha
🏅 Best Bishop: Sarang Krishna
🏅 Best Knight: Arihan Arun
🏅 Best Pawn: Prisha Patel

ACA congratulates all winners and participants for their excellent effort and sportsmanship.

Shreepriyan Sundararajan Triumphs in Under-9 Category at 19th ACA Intra-Academy Chess Tournament 🏆♟️

The Under-9 Category of the 19th ACA Intra-Academy Chess Tournament was held on 19 June 2026, providing young players with a valuable platform to showcase their chess skills and competitive spirit.

After five rounds of play, Shreepriyan Sundararajan emerged as the champion with 4.5/5 points.

🏅 Top Winners

🥇 Champion: Shreepriyan Sundararajan – 4.5/5
🥈 Runner-up: Aradhya Ajith – 4/5
🥉 3rd Place: Ganesh Shenu – 3.5/5

🌟 Special Awards

🏅 Best Bishop: Naga Moksh*th Mamidi
🏅 Best Knight: Siddharth Rajneesh
🏅 Best Pawn: Hayden James Solomon

Congratulations to all the young players for their enthusiasm, determination, and excellent performances. ACA looks forward to seeing their continued growth and success in future tournaments. ♟️🏆

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*Outstanding Performance by Aradhy Roy at Gujarat International Chess Open 🏆*

Arjun’s Chess Academy proudly congratulates Aradhy Roy for his outstanding performance at the 4th Gujarat International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2026 (Category B), held at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Naranpura, Ahmedabad, India, from 1st to 4th June 2026.

Competing against a strong field of 315 participants, Aradhy scored an impressive 7 points out of 10 rounds and secured 18th place overall.

His excellent performance also earned him a cash prize of ₹15,000.

Congratulations, Aradhy, on this remarkable achievement! We wish you continued success in your future tournaments and chess journey.