Shubhi Gupta Shines at Commonwealth Chess Championships

India's Shubhi Gupta secured the girls U-16 gold and girls U-20 bronze medals at the Commonwealth Chess Championships in Sri Lanka. With a remarkable performance, she won seven matches and drew two in the U-16 category. Shubhi also finished third in the U-20 category, showing her competitive spirit against seasoned players.

India's Shubhi Gupta underlined her chess prowess by clinching the girls U-16 gold and girls U-20 bronze medals at the Commonwealth Chess Championships in Kalutara, Sri Lanka.

A Women FIDE Master and reigning U-19 girls' national champion, Shubhi secured seven wins and two draws in the U-16 category, finishing with eight points out of a possible nine. She outclassed compatriots Mrittika Mallick and Yashvi Jain, who took second and third place respectively.

In the U-20 category, Shubhi showed her competitive spirit, securing a bronze medal with 4.5 points. Reflecting on her success, Shubhi noted the valuable experience gained by competing against top-level international players.

(With inputs from agencies.)