Kalaburagi student advances to national chess championship after strong state performance

Anish P. More, a student at SRN Mehta School in Kalaburagi, has qualified for the national chess championship after demonstrating strong performance at the state-level tournament where he finished in fifth place.

The achievement marks a significant milestone for the young player, who competed against several opponents to earn his place among the top performers at the state championship.

Selection for the national-level competition reflects growing chess talent in the Kalaburagi region, with schools increasingly encouraging participation in the sport among their student bodies.

More will now represent his school and state at the national championship, where he will face competitors from across India. The advancement comes as part of broader efforts to promote chess as both a competitive sport and educational tool in Indian schools.