Aarit Kapil Shines at National U-9 Chess Championship

Delhi's Aarit Kapil led the 37th National U-9 Chess Championship with 7.5 points. In the girls' category, Radhya Malhotra, Divi Bijesh, and Kiyanna Parihaar shared the lead with seven points each after the eighth round. Various players featured in intense matches across both categories.

Delhi's Aarit Kapil emerged as the leader in the 37th National U-9 Open Chess Championship with 7.5 points after defeating Telangana's Nidhish Shyamal, who held 6.5 points, on the top board.

In the girls' section, Punjab's Radhya Malhotra, Kerala's Divi Bijesh, and Kiyanna Parihaar of Rajasthan claimed joint leadership with seven points each, following eight competitive rounds.

The championship featured a series of gripping matches among young chess prodigies from various states, showcasing promising talent in India's chess circuit.

(With inputs from agencies.)