Indian chess prodigy Shubhi Gupta dominated the U-16 category at the Commonwealth Chess Championships in Sri Lanka, winning gold. She also showcased her talent in the Open category, securing a bronze medal in the U-20 division. This latest victory adds to her impressive list of achievements, including the U-12 Commonwealth Youth Chess Championship title and the World Cadet Championship title.
The 61st National Chess Championship saw a strong showing by female players, with Shubhi Gupta and Kiran Manisha Mohanty facing off against top contenders Surya Shekhar Ganguly and S.P. Sethuraman. Despite their valiant efforts, both women lost their matches. Young talent Siddhant Gawai drew with Abhijeet Gupta, marking a significant achievement for the 17-year-old.
