BHUBANESWAR 10-Jan-2016
Sumit Ojha of local DAV Public School, Pokhariputin, captured the title in the State Schools Open Chess Tournament, which concluded at Odisha Secretariat Recreation Club (OSRC) here today. He scored eight points in the nine-round tournament, which was organised by Orissa State Chess Association (OSCA).
Jagadish Ghadai of DAV Public School (Kalinga Nagar) finished runner-up with 7.5 points. A total of 67 players from 17 schools participated in the two-day tournament. OSRC general secretary Managovinda Dalai, Puri District Chess Association secretary Dr Bimal Prasad Mohanty, OSCA vice-president Arati Bijoy Mohanty and secretary Smruti Ranjan Das gave away the prizes at the closing function.
FINAL STANDINGS (Top 10): 1. Sumit Ojha (DAV, Pokhariput , 8), 2. Jagadish Ghadai (DAV, Kalinga Nagar, 7.5), 3. Piyush Kumar Chinara (Stewart, BBSR, 7), 4. Ashraya Das (DAV, Pokhariput, 7), 5. Abrar Ahmed (7), 6. Saibatanu Mishra (6.5), 7. Anshuman Nanda (6.5), 8. Diptimayee Sahoo (6), 9. Harssit Mohapatra (6), 10. Amit Rajguru (6).
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PHOTO: Top three prize winners with guests in Bhubaneswar on January 10, 2016.
