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Aradhy Roy Crowned Juniors U16 Champion at the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival

Arjun’s Chess Academy (ACA) is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Aradhy Roy, who emerged as the Champion of the Juniors Under-16 category at the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival.

The prestigious tournament was organized by the Abu Dhabi Chess Club & Mind Games and held from August 15–20, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche, UAE.

The Juniors U16 tournament was played over 9 rounds with a standard time control of 45 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move.

Aradhy delivered an excellent performance throughout the tournament, scoring an impressive 8 points out of 9 rounds to secure 1st place and the championship title.

Along with the championship trophy, Aradhy was awarded a cash prize of USD 2,000 for his remarkable achievement.

His consistency, preparation, and fighting spirit helped him stay ahead in a strong international field and finish the tournament with an outstanding 8/9 score.

This achievement marks another proud international success for Arjun’s Chess Academy, reflecting Aradhy’s dedication, hard work, and continued progress in competitive chess.

Congratulations, Aradhy Roy!

The entire ACA family is extremely proud of your achievement and wishes you many more successes on the international stage.