Congratulations Nubairshah Shaikh and Sakshi Chitlange

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!!