Tamil Chess Coach is delighted to highlight the excellent performance of Thanigaidev S, who secured 2nd place in the Under-11 Open Category at the 16th Tamil Nadu State Level Chess Tournament organized by Karur Smart Chess Academy on 7 June 2026.
Starting the event as the 8th seed with a FIDE rating of 1484, Thanigaidev delivered a remarkable performance rating of 1830, scoring 6 points out of 7 rounds and gaining 67.2 FIDE rating points.
Tournament Performance
Thanigaidev demonstrated consistency throughout the tournament, defeating several strong opponents and maintaining a winning momentum across the event. His impressive score of 6/7 earned him the runner-up position among a highly competitive field.
Notable results included victories against:
- Prithvi G (6/7 scorer)
- Pooranachandar R (1536)
- Dhanabairav S (1663)
- Kavin S
- Gowshik B
He also held top seed Kabilesh S (1647) to a draw, a crucial result that contributed to his podium finish.
Key Statistics
- Final Rank: 2nd Place 🥈
- Score: 6/7
- Starting Rank: 8
- FIDE Rating: 1484
- Performance Rating: 1830
- FIDE Rating Gain: +67.2
- Year of Birth: 2016
A Promising Achievement
Producing an 1830 performance rating while competing against higher-rated players reflects Thanigaidev’s growing strength and competitive spirit. Finishing second after starting eighth shows his ability to outperform expectations and rise to the challenge when facing strong opposition.
We congratulate Thanigaidev on this outstanding achievement and wish him continued success in his future tournaments. ♟️🏆