Abhimanyu emerges Champion.

The event was organized by Chess Quest Academy jointly with Pune District Chess Association. There were total 51 participants of which 22 were rated. Abhimanyu Puranik was the star performer of the day as he won the chess tournament in a very convincing manner. He is now geared up to show his prowess at the World Youth Chess Championship, at Brazil.The chess tournament served the purpose of promoting chess, by Chess Quest Academy in Pune.

Final standings for the Rapid Chess Event held on 13.11.2011:

1. Abhimanyu Puranik – 6.5points {Rs1500/- + Trophy}

2. Abhishek Kelkar-6points,{Rs1000/- + Trophy}

3. Kapil Lohana- 5.5points, 22.5 Buchols{Rs600}

4. Nikhil Ranade- 5.5points, 21 Buchols{Rs500}

5. Ranveer Mohite- 5points, {Rs400}

• Best Under8- Aryan Shah 3points
• Best Under12- Harshit Raja 4.5 points
• Best Under15- Sarang Ponkshe 5 points
• Best Veteran – Prakash Karmarkar- 4points
• Best Unrated-Rohit Sarawate 4.5points