1/12/2025
3rd KPS Tulsi Winter Gambit Open Chess Cup 2025 concludes successfully at Zora The Mall, Raipur
Raipur, 1 December 2025:
The 3rd KPS Tulsi Winter Gambit Open Chess Cup 2025, organised by Team Chess City Raipur, concluded with great enthusiasm at Zora The Mall, Raipur. The event was supported by KPS Tulsi as key associate.
This year’s tournament witnessed an impressive participation of 190 players, representing 40+ schools, 20+ districts of Chhattisgarh, and 10+ states across India, making it one of Central India’s most vibrant chess events.
A major highlight of the 2025 edition was the participation of two international players from South Sudan. Their presence added global prestige to the event, significantly elevating its competitive spirit and inspiring young players. Their involvement truly added brilliance and honour to the entire tournament.
The organisers expressed special gratitude to Hon’ble Ashutosh Tripathi, Director, Krishna Public School, whose support played an important role in the event’s success.
Top 3:
1st : FM S. Dhananjay, 7 points, ₹31,000+Trophy
2nd : Kamad Mishra, 6 points, ₹15,000+Trophy
3rd : Yashad Bambeshwar, 6 points, ₹7,000+Trophy
Top 10 Standings
- FM S. Dhananjay, 7/7
- Kamad Mishra, 6/7
- Yashad Bambeshwar, 6/7
- Anshu Singh, 6/7
- Awadh Chaitanya, 6/7
- Sheikh Idu, 6/7
- Kishan Ahuja, 6/7
- Mayur Gupta, 6/7
- Sanjay Bhardwaj, 6/7
- Sabir Adnan, 6/7
Category Prize Winners (Top 3)
Best Women
- Jesh Kesharwani, 4/7
- Charvi Mandle, 4/7
- Saavi Gauri Sahu, 4/7
Best Unrated
- Arko Bhattacharya, 4/7
- Aishwarya Kumar Verma, 4/7
- Bhavy Tatiya, 3/7
Best Raipur Player
- Bhavyam, 4.5/7
- Devansh Jain, 4.5/7
- Bhomik Singh, 4.5/7
Best Veteran (55+)
- Rakesh Das, 3/7
- Prabhakar Patil, 3/7
- Sunil Rupchandani, 3/7
Youngest Participants
- Tanishq Ahuja, 4 yrs
- Vyom Khare, 5 yrs
- Ridit Jain, 5 yrs
- Ashneet Kaur, 5 yrs
U-07
- Rishan Verma, 4/7
- Akshat Yellewar, 3/7
- Jeremiah John, 3/7
U-09
- Rajveer Ajwani, 4/7
- Anika Reddy, 4/7
- Sarvesh Lilhare, 3.5/7
U-11
- Chetas Mandle, 4/7
- Pritesh Khatuja, 4/7
- Saketh Palavalasa, 4/7
U-13
- Vishwaditya, 4.5/7
- Himank Tahilani, 4.5/7
- Sajal Chandrakar, 4/7
Team Chess City Raipur thanked all players, parents, schools, partners, and volunteers for their overwhelming support. Certificates were awarded to all participants, and the event was conducted in a fully air-conditioned environment with excellent facilities at Zora The Mall.
