GUWAHATI: The May edition of the Gauhati Town Club Chess Grand Prix 2018 was held at the Gauhati Town Club on Sunday, May 20. This edition witnessed participation of altogether 73 players in the Under 15 and Under 9 categories.
In the U-15 Mixed category, Dhrupad Kashyap bagged 1st, while Abhinav Dubey bagged the 2nd prize. In U-15 Girls category, Adreeja Sinha emerged 1st, followed by Anchita Sharma in the 2nd spot. In U-13 Boys category, 1st spot was clinched by Nihad Islam Hazarika, while 2nd was by Manish Gwra Basumatary. In U-11 Boys category, Prangovinda Parasar Kashyap bagged 1st, while Jaideep Kashyap bagged the 2nd prize.
In U-9 Boys category, 1st spot was clinched by Himanish Sarma, and 2nd by Priyangshu Goswami. In U-9 Girls category, Lulakshi Mahanta emerged 1st followed by Kreesha Jain in the 2nd spot. In U-7 Boys category, 1st prize was bagged by Keertan Kalita, 2nd by Abhirup Saikia. In U-7 Girls category, Hritika Das emerged 1st, and Nibhriti Goswami 2nd.
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by former national player Manas Sarma and secretary of Sivasagar District Chess Association Swaraj Buragohain.