GM V.Pranav comfortably drew his final round game (9/11 rounds) against FM Lavrencic, Matic of Slovenia to clinch the prestigious World Juniors which concluded at Petrovac today.
Indian Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh clinched the Open title with a stellar performance, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament.
He amassed a total of nine points from seven victories and four draws, ending India’s 17-year wait for this prestigious title.
Girls’ Category
Sarayu Velupula won her final game and she is also achieved a 9 game WIM norm.
Certificate of National Under 11 Chess Championship 2026 in Mangaluru from 02-08 August 2026 
Fide Trainer Seminar in Mohali from 02-04 October 2026 
SNA Seminar & Exam at Amity University, Near Chandigarh Airport, Airport Road, Mohali, Punjab on 03 & 04 October 2026. 
SNA Seminar & Exam at Chenduran college of Engineering , Lenavilakku, Pudukkottai District ,Tamil Nadu on 31 October & 01 November 2026 
FIDE World Championships U7, U9, U11, U13, U15 & U17 – 2026 in Roquetas de Mar, Spain from 13th to 21st October 2026