Posted on Jun 23, 2026 at 12:16 PM
The Under-9 Category of the 19th ACA Intra-Academy Chess Tournament was held on 19 June 2026, providing young players with a valuable platform to showcase their chess skills and competitive spirit.
After five rounds of play, Shreepriyan Sundararajan emerged as the champion with 4.5/5 points.
🏅 Top Winners
🥇 Champion: Shreepriyan Sundararajan – 4.5/5
🥈 Runner-up: Aradhya Ajith – 4/5
🥉 3rd Place: Ganesh Shenu – 3.5/5
🌟 Special Awards
🏅 Best Bishop: Naga Mokshith Mamidi
🏅 Best Knight: Siddharth Rajneesh
🏅 Best Pawn: Hayden James Solomon
Congratulations to all the young players for their enthusiasm, determination, and excellent performances. ACA looks forward to seeing their continued growth and success in future tournaments. ♟️🏆