♟🏆 Tamil Sangam Västerås Online Chess Tournament – February 2025
🏆 தமிழ் சங்கம் Västerås இன் முதல் ராஜா / ராணி யார்? 👑
(Who will be the first King / Queen of Tamil Sangam Västerås?)
Tamil Sangam Västerås proudly organized its first-ever Online Chess Tournament in February 2025, marking yet another important milestone for our newly formed association. The tournament brought together chess enthusiasts across age groups and celebrated strategy, sportsmanship, and community bonding.
This exclusive event was FREE for all existing members, encouraging wide participation and enthusiastic engagement.
📢 Tournament Highlights
- Categories: Kids & Open
(Categories were finalized based on registrations) - Platform: Chess.com
- Game Mode: Rapid – 10 minutes per player
- Format: Arena Tournaments ➝ Knockout Stage ➝ Grand Finale (on Board)
- Live Streaming: YouTube – Tamil Sangam Västerås
🗓 Match Schedule
- Arena Round 1:
📅 Feb 9 | ⏰ 16:00 – 18:00 - Arena Round 2:
📅 Feb 16 | ⏰ 16:00 – 18:00
👉 Best performers from either arena round qualified for the knockout stage, giving participants two chances to prove their skills.
- Knockouts & Grand Finale:
📅 Feb 22, 2025
The knockout fixtures for both Open and Kids categories were shared in advance.
🏆 Champions Crowned – Tournament Results
👑 Open Category
🥇 Winner: Jagadeesh Kandasamy
🥈 Runner-up: Senthil Kumar
🏅 Semi-finalists: Rajkamal & Vikramaditya Avireddi
👑 Kids Category
🥇 Winner: Tharik Thamim
🥈 Runner-up: Hemkrish
🏅 Semi-finalists: Srikrithick & Aditya Santosh
Tamil Sangam Västerås proudly crowns these talented chess warriors for their outstanding performances and competitive spirit.
📜 Tournament Rules & Fair Play
✔ Fair play rules strictly followed
✔ No external assistance allowed
✔ Players required to be on time – late joiners forfeited games
The tournament was conducted smoothly with excellent cooperation from all participants.
🙏 Gratitude & Appreciation
A heartfelt thank you to:
- All participants (Kids & Adults)
- Organizers and volunteers
- Parents and supporters
- Viewers who followed the live stream
Your enthusiasm made this tournament a grand success and set a strong foundation for many more events to come.
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