SANGUEM
Nivesh Naik emerged victorious at the Quepem, Sanguem & Dharbandora Taluka Chess Tournament 2023 organised by the Quepem Taluka Chess Association at the Government Sports Complex, Curchorem.
Nivesh was undefeated, securing a perfect score of 7 points out of 7. In the final round, he triumphed over Gaurick Chodankar to secure the championship. Tanishq Kavlekar and Urvi Bandekar finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively, with 6 points each.
The top 10 winners of the tournament: 1. Nivesh Naik, 2. Tanishq Kavlekar, 3. Urvi Bandekar, 4. Ishan V S Kakodkar, 5. Gaurik Chodankar, 6. Atharv Sawant Dessai, 7. Prince Mohanta, 8. Muriel Shanessa Fernandes, 9. Vasta Hanumanta, 10. Swayam Laad.
Age category prize winners: Under-7 (Boys) - Vedanth Naik, Shreyansh Sagar Sawal, (Girls) Tejasvi Naik, Shravya Chowdhari; Under-9 (Boys) Yagya Prabhudessai, Siddhart Naik, (Girls) Viddhi Naik; Under-11 (Boys) - Rahul Bhise, Shourya Salgaonkar, (Girls) Arya Naik, Sanaya Naik, Under-13 (Boys) - Om Madgaonkar, Aditya Bandekar, (Girls) Sanvi Naik and Shrisha Naik. Best Veteran - Vishesh Gaonkar.
