When it comes to competitions and championships related to chess, tournaments is the first thing that comes to mind. However, the multifarious nature of chess has another type of competition - puzzle solving. On Sunday 29th January 2023, Mount Chess Academy organized 19th International Chess Solving Contest 2023. The event saw the participation of Grandmasters and youngsters. The reigning National Rapid and Blitz champion, GM Aravindh Chithambaram and former National champion, GM Karthikeyan Murali secured the first two places. Both of them well known for their puzzle solving abilities apart from their usual skills at the conventional chess. Doctor S Manikumar secured the third place. Photo: CM FT IA V Ravichandran/Mount Chess Academy
