Durgapur, West Bengal: Ryan Mohammad of Bihar clinched the title of the 37th National Under-13 Chess Championship, showcasing his exceptional skills on the final day of the competition. The event, held in Durgapur, witnessed Ryan’s stellar performance as he defeated Maharashtra’s Advik Amit on board number two while playing with the black pieces.
The top board clash between Tamil Nadu’s Pranav Sairam and Maharashtra’s Sherla Prathamesh, both leading with 8.5 points, ended in a draw, taking their scores to nine points each. However, Ryan’s decisive victory also brought him to nine points. In the tie-break based on performance, Ryan emerged as the champion, with Prathamesh Sherla declared the runner-up and Pranav Sairam securing third place.
Awards and Recognition:
As the champion, Ryan was honoured with a cash prize of ₹80,000, a trophy, and a citation.
A Stellar Career
This victory adds to Ryan’s already impressive list of achievements:
- National Online Under-10 Winner – 2021
- National School Under-11 Winner – 2022
- Asian School Classical Gold Medallist – 2023
- Asian School Rapid Silver Medallist – 2023
- National School Under-13 Winner – 2024
The Bihar chess fraternity is elated by Ryan’s success. Congratulatory messages poured in from dignitaries, including Raveendran Sankaran, Director General of Bihar State Kharal Authority; Diljeet Khanna, President of All Bihar Chess Association; and Dhamendra Kumar, Secretary of the association.
Ryan’s remarkable achievement continues to make Bihar proud, inspiring young chess enthusiasts across the state.
