Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess Tournament Kicks Off with Thrilling Encounters

Strategic Insights -

The Rs 40-lakh prize money Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess Tournament and Junior International Chess Tournament has begun at the World Trade Centre, Mumbai, and will run through to 24 June. With over 400 players from 17 countries participating, including 16 Grandmasters and 13 International Masters, the double-header promises unmatched competition. The tournament features a combined prize fund of Rs 40 lakhs, with Rs 25 lakhs allocated for the Grandmaster section and Rs 15 lakhs for the Junior (Under-13) section, dubbed the 'Richest Tournament for Children' in the world.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess Tournament and Junior International Chess Tournament will feature over 400 players from 17 countries, including 16 Grandmasters and 13 International Masters.
  • The tournament will have a combined prize fund of Rs 40 lakhs, with Rs 25 lakhs allocated for the Grandmaster section and Rs 15 lakhs for the Junior (Under-13) section.
  • 12-year-old FIDE Master Aansh Nerurkar leads the Indian charge in the Junior section, with challenges expected from Madhesh Kumar of Pondicherry and Maharashtra's Avirat Chauhan.
  • The Junior (Under-13) section is billed as the 'Richest Tournament for Children' in the world.
  • 12-year-old Women International Master Oshini Gunawardhana from Sri Lanka is the star attraction in the Junior section.
  • The Indian Chess School is organizing the tournament under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation.

Statistics:

  • Rs 40 lakhs: The combined prize fund for the tournament.
  • Rs 25 lakhs: The prize fund allocated for the Grandmaster section.
  • Rs 15 lakhs: The prize fund allocated for the Junior (Under-13) section.
  • Over 400: The number of players participating in the tournament.
  • 17: The number of countries participating in the tournament.
  • 16: The number of Grandmasters participating in the tournament.
  • 13: The number of International Masters participating in the tournament.
  • 12: The age of FIDE Master Aansh Nerurkar and Women International Master Oshini Gunawardhana.

Sources:

  • Sportz Network Pvt. Ltd, distributed by Contify.com
  • All India Chess Federation