Margao, Goa: The 38th National Under-13 Chess Championship 2025 concluded in grand style at Daivadnya Bhavan, Margao, with Maharashtra’s Shaunak Badole and Telangana’s WCM Deekshitha Modipalli crowned champions in the Open and Girls’ categories, respectively.
Badole (Elo 2086) outplayed Kerala’s Arush A (2105) in the final round to secure the Open crown with an unbeaten score of 10 points. He received a trophy and ₹80,000. Karnataka’s Siddhanth Poonja (2215) and CM Madhvendra Pratap Sharma (2187) of Madhya Pradesh claimed second and third positions. Maharashtra’s Siddhant Salunke and Gujarat’s Shubh Atha completed the top five.
In the Girls’ section, WCM Deekshitha (1934) drew with Gujarat’s Arpita Patankar to clinch the title with 9.5 points. She too received a trophy and ₹80,000. Maharashtra’s Mysha Perwez (9 points) finished second, while West Bengal’s Maitreyi Mondal (8.5 points) secured third place. Andhra Pradesh’s WCM Aamuktha Guntaka and Sravyasree Bheemarasetty rounded off the top five.
Goa’s best performances came from Joshua Mark Telles (38th, 7.5 points) in the Open and Asmi Amit Terse (38th, 7 points) in the Girls’ event.
The tournament saw a record 597 participants from across India, making it one of the largest in the championship’s history. The closing ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Minister for Public Works Digambar Kamat, who released the tournament souvenir. The event also saw the presence of All India Chess Federation’s Ajit Verma and officials from the Goa Chess Association.
The championship not only showcased the exceptional talent of India’s young chess prodigies but also reaffirmed Margao’s growing reputation as a host city for national-level sporting events.
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