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.