Jamshedpur Chess Prodigy Adhiraj Mitra Shines at Commonwealth Championship

Adhiraj Mitra secures top-5 finishes in all formats at Sri Lanka event

Key Points:

• Adhiraj Mitra excels in U-12 category at Commonwealth Chess Championship

• Jamshedpur player secures 4th place in Classic and Rapid formats, 5th in Blitz

• Event sees 282 players from 5 countries compete across 18 categories

JAMSHEDPUR – A young chess prodigy from Jamshedpur has made waves at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Sri Lanka, securing impressive top-5 finishes across all formats.

Adhiraj Mitra, a student from Loyola School, represented Jharkhand in the Under-12 category.

The talented player showcased his skills in the Classic, Rapid, and Blitz formats.

Mitra’s performance brought pride to his home state and the East Singhbhum District Chess Association.

The championship, held from August 28 to September 5, 2024, featured fierce competition among 282 players.

Participants hailed from five countries: India, Mauritius, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Zambia.

The event encompassed 18 diverse categories, highlighting its prestigious nature.

India dominated the Blitz category, amassing an impressive medal haul.

The Indian team secured 11 gold, 15 silver, and 8 bronze medals in this format.

Sri Lanka followed with 5 gold, 2 silver, and 8 bronze medals.

Zambia also made its mark, contributing 1 gold medal to the tally.

Manish Kumar, a prominent figure in Indian chess, accompanied the delegation.

Kumar serves as Secretary of the Jharkhand State Chess Association and Joint Secretary of the All India Chess Association.

Narendra Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of the East Singhbhum District Chess Association, praised Mitra’s achievements.

"We are optimistic about Adhiraj’s future in chess," Tiwari remarked, expressing pride in the young player’s performance.

Mitra’s success at the Commonwealth Chess Championship marks a significant milestone for Jharkhand’s chess scene.

His impressive showing across all formats demonstrates his versatility and potential in the sport.