We are delighted to congratulate Kathirvelan V for securing the 3rd Prize at the U-07 Combined 1st Rotary Club of Salem Happy Tamil Nadu State Level Chess Tournament 2026.
Competing in a challenging field of talented young players, Kathirvelan displayed excellent fighting spirit and consistency throughout the tournament. Starting as the 11th seed, he delivered an outstanding performance by scoring 5.5 points out of 7 rounds and achieved an impressive performance rating of 1630.
His strong result earned him a well-deserved place among the prize winners, marking a proud achievement at the Tamil Nadu State Level event. Performing at such a young age reflects dedication, hard work, and growing chess strength.
Securing 3rd Prize in a competitive tournament is an important milestone and a sign of many greater achievements ahead.
Congratulations to Kathirvelan V on this fantastic accomplishment! 🎉👏
Wishing him many more trophies, medals, and successful tournament performances in the future ♟️🏅