Velammal’s Chess Champ Triumphs

Grandmaster Gukesh D, Std 10 of Velammal Vidyalaya, Mel Aya                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Nambakkam triumphed winning the 4th position and a cash award of 900 Euros at the Concello de Carballo Clasico open held in Spain recently, with a score of 8 out of 9 points.

This was Gukesh’s first over-the-board triumph since last year. Representing India at the World Chess Championship GM Gukesh won 7 rounds and 2 draws with a live rating 2578, bringing laurels.

The School Management accolades Gukesh as he stands out of the box with his exemplary achievement inspiring budding Chess prodigies.