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The Aurionpro Mumbai Junior International Tournament rolls out the red carpet for Indian National Champions

by Rasika Ratnaparkhi - 06/05/2025

A very exciting tournament is coming up for young chess talents! The Aurionpro Mumbai Junior (U-13) International Chess Tournament 2025 is all set to take place from 16th to 24th June 2025 in Mumbai. The tournament is offering free entry and accommodation for national champions and free entry for national school champions. There will be four age categories in this event: U-7, U-9, U-11, U-13. This is a great opportunity for young talents to gain valuable international exposure and test their skills against top talent. Read the full article to find out who is eligible and how to confirm your spot.

Golden ticket for Indian National Champions

Every once in a while, we see a young chess player emerge and make the whole nation proud. They achieve crucial victories like the National Championship with their dedication and countless hours in training. And what could be better than seeing that victory opening doors to even bigger opportunities? One such exciting opportunity is the upcoming Aurionpro Mumbai Junior (U-13) International Chess Tournament 2025.

Official poster of Aurionpro Mumbai Junior (U-13) International Chess Tournament 2025

This tournament is focused on nurturing the future of Indian chess. Aurionpro Solutions Limited and the Indian Chess School are teaming up for this special event. It will take place from 16th to 24th June 2025 in Mumbai. The best part about this tournament is that some players will receive free entry and accommodation for this tournament. This includes the newly crowned national champions from the AICF National Chess Championships 2024-2025 in the Under-07, Under-09, Under-11, and Under-13 categories (both Open and Girls). Let’s have a look at these players:

U-7 Category

Devanarayanan Kalliyath from Kerala - Open section

Aaranya R from Tamil Nadu - Girls section

U-9 Category

Nidhish Shyamal from Telangana - Open section

Kiyanna Parihaar from Rajasthan - Girls section

U-11 Category

Madhvendra Pratap Sharma from Madhya Pradesh - Open section

Divi Brijesh from Kerala - Girls section

U-13 Category

Reyan Md from Bihar - Open section

Saranya Devi Narahari from Telangana - Girls section

Note: Participation is subject to age-eligibility verification.

Not only this, but National School Chess Champions 2024–2025 (Open & Girls) in the same age categories will also receive free entry to the event. While accommodation is not included, this is still a great opportunity to compete on a big stage. These talents are as follows:

U-7 Category

Kavish Bhattad from Maharashtra - Open section

Shreyanshi Jain from Rajasthan - Girls section

U-9 Category

Shreyan Thipparthi from Telangana - Open section

Nakshatra Gumudavelly from Karnataka - Girls section

U-11 Category

Vairaj Sogerwal from Haryana - Open section

Samhita Pungavanam from Telangana - Girls section

U-13 Category

Samuel Stephen Noble S from Andhra Pradesh - Open section

Modipalli Deekshitha from Telangana - Girls section

How to Confirm Participation

The process is very simple. If you are a parent or guardian of a chess player who wants to participate in this event, all you need to do is send an email to prafulzaveri@indianchessschool.com. You just have to confirm your participation by sending the following details:

  • Full Name of the Player

  • Champion Category

  • FIDE ID

  • Date of Birth

  • Email Address

  • Mobile Number

This is a great platform for India’s young talents to gain invaluable international experience. This might be a crucial step towards your dream of becoming a grandmaster! The tournament dates are coming closer, so don’t miss out on this golden opportunity! And if you are among the selected players, make sure to confirm your participation at the earliest.


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