Vanessa 1st CAI National Women Champion, more medals in age groups by Karnataka girls

Derik’s Chess School talent Vanessa D’souza has become the champion in the 1st CAI (Chess Association of India) National Women Chess championship held at Palakkad, Kerala from 18th to 21st November 2010 organised by Palakkad District Chess Association on behalf of Kerala Chess Association under the aegis of CAI. The event carried total prize fund of 3 lakh.

Vanessa scored unbeaten 7 points in as many rounds to win the Gold and cash prize of Rs.20,000/-. She is selected to represent CAI in an International event in the year 2011.

Vanessa is studying in St Agnes Girls High School.

Other prominent performances by DCS talents:

In Under 14 Girls category, Mahima Khandige scored unbeaten 5 points in 7 rounds with 3 wins and 4 draws to secure Runner Up (Silver). Sanchitha Kamath stood 2nd Runner Up (Bronze) in the same category with 5 points.

Mahima and Sanchitha are studying in St Agnes Girls High School.

In Under 12 category, Sanskrithi Rao (BGS Education Centre, Kavoor) secured Runner Up (silver).

In Under 10 category, Reesha Shenoy (Carmel English Medium) secured Runner Up (Silver). In the same category, Adithi B Rao (Sharada Vidyalaya) secured 4th place and Ashwija Bharanya stood 5th place.