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Divith Reddy Adulla wins Gold at World Cadet Under-8 Chess Championship 2024, Silver for Sattwik Swain

by Niklesh Jain - 28/11/2024
The 2024 World Cadet Chess Championship concluded with a thrilling final round, showcasing exceptional talent from around the world. Divith Reddy made India proud by winning the Under-8 Open World Championship, further cementing India’s rising prominence in global chess. Alongside him, Sattwik Swain, another Indian talent, finished in second place in the Under-8 Open category. The closing ceremony was a grand affair, with over €20,000 in gifts, including ChessBase 17 and DGT Pegasus chess sets, awarded alongside trophies and medals. The inaugural World Cadet Problem Solving Competition added another layer of excitement, with winners receiving trophies and chess books. The championship crowned six new World Age Group Champions, marking a milestone in the careers of these young chess prodigies. Tournament Director IO/GM Roberto Mogranzini thanked everyone for their support, while FIDE Delegate Solakoglu, Ozgur officially declared the championship closed, marking the end of a spectacular event and a bright future for chess. Photo : Niklesh Jain / Patricia Claros Aguilar / Margherita Morigi

World Cadet Chess Championship Ends on a High Note with a Thrilling Closing Ceremony

The 2024 World Cadet Chess Championship concluded with an extraordinary closing ceremony, celebrating the remarkable fighting spirit displayed across all age categories. The final results hinged on top-board performances, with Kazakhstan being awarded the Best Federation title. China and India secured second and third positions, respectively. Additionally, the 1st World Cadet Problem Solving Awards were presented.

Under 8 Girls

 Gold: Chen Zhihan (China) - 9.5 points

Silver: Zhou Abigail (USA) - 8.5 points

 Bronze: Xin Stella (USA) - 8.5 points

Photo : Margherita Morigi

Last Round Highlights: Chen Zhihan (CHN) drew her final game against Zhou Abigail (USA), securing the gold with 9.5 points. Zhou Abigail edged out Xin Stella on tiebreaks for the silver medal, both finishing with 8.5 points. The top-board clash showcased the high-level play that defined this category.

Under 8 Open

Gold: Divith Reddy Adulla (IND) – 9 points, 71.5 SB

Silver: Sattwik Swain (IND) – 9 points, 69.5 SB

Bronze: Guo Ziming (CHN) – 9 points, 67 SB

Photo : Margherita Morigi

The final round of the Under 8 Open was a thrilling display of resilience and determination. Divith Reddy Adulla (IND) clinched the gold with 9 points and a superior 71.5 Sonneborn-Berger (SB) tiebreak after defeating Aiden Linyuan Li (USA). Sattwik Swain (IND) secured the silver with 9 points and a 69.5 SB tiebreak by overcoming Rajabov Abdurahmon. The bronze went to Guo Ziming (CHN), who finished with 9 points and a 67 SB tiebreak after drawing with Nurmukhamed Elemes (KAZ).

This remarkable result highlighted India's dominance, with both gold and silver positions claimed by Indian players.

Under 10 Girls

Gold: WCM Alanna Berikkyzy (Kazakhstan) - 9.5 poin

Silver: Aimee Yang (USA) - 9 point

Bronze: WCM Ider Tselmuun (Mongolia) - 8.5 points

Photo : Margherita Morigi

WCM Alanna Berikkyzy (KAZ) defeated Maria Anistoroaei (ROU), finishing with 9.5 points to claim the gold medal. Aimee Yang (USA) also delivered a strong performance, defeating Khusnitdinova Husnorakhon (UZB). WCM Tselmuun Ider (MGL) drew her game with Filipova Milana (KAZ), both finishing with 8 points, but Tselmuun secured the bronze.

Under 10 Open

Gold: CM Roman Shogdzhiev (FIDE) - 10 points

Silver: CM Marc Llari (France) - 9.5 points

Bronze: Nguyen Quang Anh (Vietnam) - 8.5 points

Photo : Margherita Morigi

Roman Shogdzhiev showcased a flawless performance, defeating Mirzhanov Arlan (KAZ) to secure his title. Marc Llari’s aggressive approach led to a crucial victory over top seed Sameh Mohamed Abdalrahman (EGY), earning him the silver medal. Nguyen Quang Anh’s decisive win over Anand Tsogtbileg (MGL) sealed the bronze, capping off a fiercely competitive category.

Under 12 Girls

Gold: WCM Xue Tianhao (China) - 9 points

Silver: WCM Khanzada Amanzhol (Kazakhstan) - 9 points

Bronze: Tong Thai Hoang An (Vietnam) - 8.5 points

Photo : Margherita Morigi

Xue Tianhao triumphed over Buyankhishig Batpelden (MGL) to claim the gold on tiebreaks. Amanzhol secured her win against Shah Hanya (IND), matching Xue's points but settling for silver. Tong Thai Hoang An's victory over Xu Luna Yuexiu (NZL) secured her bronze with a close finish.

Under 12 Open

Gold: FM Mark Smirnov (Kazakhstan) - 10 points

Silver: CM Antoni Radzimski (Poland) - 8.5 points

Bronze: FM David Lacan Rus (France) - 8.5 points

Photo : Margherita Morigi

FM Mark Smirnov dominated, defeating CM Nandan Nerurkar (IND) to finish with 10 points. Antoni Radzimski's draw with Luger Sam (USA) secured silver, while FM Lacan Rus edged out Kuandykuly Danis (KAZ) for bronze.

Federation Awards

Best Federation: Kazakhstan (2 Gold, 1 Silver)

Second Place: China (2 Gold, 1 Bronze)

Third Place: India (1 Gold, 1 Silver)

With over 716 participants from 80 countries, the World Cadet Chess Championship 2024 has set a new benchmark in promoting youth chess on a global platform, inspiring the next generation of chess champions. Kazakhstan's dominant performance with two golds and one silver secured them the top spot. China followed closely with two golds and one bronze, while India's strong showing with one gold and one silver.

Tournament Director IO/GM Roberto Mogranzini thanked everyone for their support, while FIDE Delegate Solakoglu, Ozgur officially declared the championship closed .

Photo Gallery : by Niklesh Jain

Photo Gallery by : Patricia Claros Aguilar


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