
Defending champion Nubairshah Shaikh retained his SACC Champions title at Kathmandu with an impressive performance of eight & half points from possible nine while WIM Sakshi Chitlange completely dominated the women section beating all her opponents to finish at 7/7.

Meanwhile, Nubair’s compatriot Sayantan Das finished as first runner up in the open section while bronze medal was secured by Rupesh Jaiswal of Nepal.

All India Chess Federation congratulate Nubair, Sakshi and Sayantan Das!!

TENTATIVE NATIONAL CALENDAR FOR 2026-27
Round 3 : 1st Chola Chess International Grandmaster Norm Round Robin Tournament 2026, Chennai.
Day 2:1st Chola Chess International Grandmaster Norm Closed Circuit Chess Tournament, Chennai
Fide Arbiter Seminar in Pune 28 Feb -02 March 2026 & Thoothukudi 07-09 March 2026
First Chola chess International GM Norm Round Robin Tournament in form Chennai from 02 February to 11 February 2026.
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