Mayank Chakraborty wins Shri PR Dutta Memorial Rapid Rating 2026, Aakash Dalvi shines in Blitz

Aakash Sharadchandra Dalvi dominates in Blitz

Starting on the 7th rank, IM Aakash Sharadchandra Dalvi scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 points to win the Shri PR Dutta Memorial Blitz Rating Chess Tournament 2026. En route to this victory, Aakash scored a perfect 8/8 and drew his last round against Shankhadeep Maity. Rosh Jain, Shankhadeep Maity, Mayank Chakraborty, and Aaryan Varshney scored 8/9 points to secure 2nd to 5th positions, respectively.

Top 3 finishers Rapid (L to R): 3rd Kaustuv Kundu, 1st Mayank Chakraborty, and 2nd Aditya Varun Gampa | Photo: FA FT Prasenjit Dutta

Mayank scored an unbeaten 8/9 points to win the tournament

A special highlight of the event was the felicitation of Grandmasters Aaryan Varshney and Mayank Chakraborty for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the game of chess. Their presence and recognition inspired many young and aspiring players. | Photo: FA FT Prasenjit Dutta

Games in action | Photo: FA FT Prasenjit Dutta

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Final Ranking Rapid

Rk.	SNo		Name	Typ	FED	RtgI	Club/City	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3	TB5	TB6
1	1	IM	Mayank, Chakraborty		IND	2417	AS	8	54,5	57,5	49,75	7	4
2	9	FM	Aditya, Varun Gampa		IND	2184	AP	8	53,5	58,5	51,5	7	4
3	5	IM	Kaustuv, Kundu		IND	2260	WB	8	51,5	56	49	7	3
4	11	IM	Aakash Sharadchandra, Dalvi		IND	2179	MH	8	51	55,5	49	8	4
5	21		Shaurya, Chaudhary	U14	IND	2019	DL	8	49,5	54	47,5	8	4
6	20		Mayank, Pal		IND	2029	DL	8	47	51,5	44	8	4
7	3	IM	Aaryan, Varshney		IND	2298	DL	7,5	57,5	63,5	52,25	6	3
8	7	IM	Sharma, Dinesh K.		IND	2198	UP	7,5	54,5	59,5	47,5	7	4
9	6	FM	Aditya, Vikram Paul		IND	2242	WB	7,5	51	56	45	7	3
10	18	IM	Daaevik, Wadhawan		IND	2047	DL	7,5	50	55	45	6	2

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Aakash Sharadchandra Dalvi wins the blitz event, taking home ₹30,000 + Trophy

Aakash scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 and increased his rating by 22.2 points

Organising Team | Photo: FA FT Prasenjit Dutta

The closing ceremony and prize distribution function were graced by several distinguished guests, including Shri Bharat Singh Chauhan, Naresh Sharma, Sanjay K. Chadha, Mr K. K. Bansal, Mrs Saroj Bansal, and Mrs Pushpa Jindal. A total of 490 players took part from all over the country, making the event a huge success.

Team behind the successful completion of this grand event. | Photo: FA FT Prasenjit Dutta

Specially abled Vaibhav Gautam receiving a trophy for his brilliant play | Photo: FA FT Prasenjit Dutta

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Final Ranking Blitz

Rk.	SNo		Name	Typ	FED	RtgI	Club/City	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3	TB5	TB6
1	7	IM	Aakash Sharadchandra, Dalvi		IND	2224	MH	8,5	52,5	56	52	8	4
2	10	FM	Rosh, Jain		IND	2189	DL	8	55,5	60,5	53	7	3
3	34	AGM	Shankhadeep, Maity		IND	1923	WB	8	53,5	57,5	49,75	7	3
4	1	IM	Mayank, Chakraborty		IND	2454	AS	8	50	54	46	8	5
5	3	IM	Aaryan, Varshney		IND	2288	DL	8	47	51	46	8	4
6	32		Shreyas,		IND	1941	DL	7,5	52,5	57,5	45,5	7	3
7	4	FM	Aditya, Varun Gampa		IND	2277	AP	7,5	52,5	57	45,75	7	2
8	16		Shaurya, Chaudhary	U14	IND	2041	DL	7,5	51,5	56	44	7	3
9	2	IM	Anuj, Shrivatri		IND	2365	MP	7,5	51	55,5	44,25	7	3
10	11	IM	Sharma, Dinesh K.		IND	2187	UP	7,5	50,5	56	45,5	7	3

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Mayank Chakraborty wins Shri PR Dutta Memorial Rapid Rating 2026, Aakash Dalvi shines in Blitz