--- title: "Student Chess Champions & Tournament Winners | Catch64 Bangalore" description: "Catch64 Chess Academy celebrates student champions at FIDE-rated tournaments across Bangalore. Join our chess community to build skills and competitive success." canonical: https://mytribe.in/catch64chessacademy/chess-tournament-organization/student-champions last_updated: 2025-09-15 --- # Student Champions and Tournament Success Tribe Verified · FIDE-recognized tournaments across Bengaluru. By [Catch64 Chess Academy](https://mytribe.in/catch64chessacademy) · Online & across Bengaluru; Venues at Budigere Cross & Hoskote · ₹350 per player (estimate) Part of [Chess Tournament Organization](https://mytribe.in/catch64chessacademy/chess-tournament-organization). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/catch64chessacademy/chess-tournament-organization/gallery) From first-time club matches to state-level FIDE championships, we celebrate the resilience, strategic focus, and consistent growth of our students on the chess board. ## Photos and videos - ![Celebrating Gugadi Yagnesh, winner of the Open Category at the Friends Group & Success Rapid Chess Tournament. This victory highlights the effectiveness of our coaching for players competing at the highest levels.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a2c4201-1b30-4b86-aef5-fce04022ef1b) - ![Congratulations to Aadruth P for winning the Under 8 category at the Little Genius Rapid Chess Tournament. His success is a great example of how our young talents develop and achieve new FIDE ratings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c351b46-4510-4ead-88eb-fb964200f0c1) - ![A round of applause for Akshaj Nayak, the winner in the Under 11 category at the EuroSchool Aurelius Rapid Chess Tournament. We celebrate every student's journey and tournament success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b84da24-3254-4c12-befc-1054f755c89e) - ![Well done to Aaroh Vishal Bhandary for his victory in the Under 9 category at the EuroSchool Aurelius Rapid Chess Tournament. It's wonderful to see our students excel in inter-school competitions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3fa4ee64-cac7-40dc-9a2a-62ff0784a0de) - ![A proud moment for Hanock Samuel, who secured 2nd place in the Under 15 Boys category at the BRDCA District Selection, earning a spot in the State championship. This shows our pathway for competitive chess advancement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a58459a7-2416-4112-a082-7405efc6e8e3) - ![Congratulations to Vyom Jain for achieving 4th place in the Under 11 Boys category at the BRDCA Rapid Chess Tournament. Consistent performance is key to growth in competitive chess.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c36a5bd-c546-41b5-9002-9c4b3a440103) - ![Celebrating Annaika Dash for her outstanding performance at the Karnataka State School Team Chess Championship. Our academy supports students participating in prestigious team events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/94d3e032-8753-49d0-bfd5-85a736232b2c) - ![A big congratulations to Shivaay Sharma for his success at the Karnataka State School Team Chess Championship. His trophy and medal are a testament to his focus and strategic thinking.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/71deabd6-f443-4adb-8693-f370f5209d29) - ![Well done, Suhaas Rai, for your achievement at the Karnataka State School Team Chess Championship. We are proud to guide our young champions on their chess journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7a89079-97b2-439b-909f-202cf023ac91) - ![Recognizing Arjun Sridhar for securing first place in our club tournament at Sunshine Library. These internal events are crucial for building competitive experience in a supportive setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d71fd099-db39-4907-90de-1a2da5f86944) - ![A remarkable performance from our rising star Shanwik, who secured 4th place in the U-6 category at the Vibgyor High Inter-School Tournament. We nurture talent from a very young age.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce6f9b96-705c-49cb-ba75-7ace8ecc72cc) - ![Congratulations to Rihansh Nair on securing 2nd place in the U-15 category at the 1st Sterling Shalom Rapid Chess Tournament. His performance demonstrates the strength of our teen players.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a1be53f8-6950-4be5-8608-0f8e96d5cf82) - ![Well done to Adeep Gupta for taking 3rd place in the U-15 category at the 1st Sterling Shalom Rapid Chess Tournament. We celebrate every podium finish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7960def2-844c-434d-95f1-eb5d3eacc30c) - ![A fantastic victory for Rishaan Kakaraddi, who won 1st place in the U-15 category at the 1st Sterling Shalom Rapid Chess Tournament with a perfect score.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9cff8787-a45b-45d4-ab1c-4ae06a89d9d4) - ![Congratulations to Parth Kale for securing 3rd place in the U-08 category at the 1st Sterling Shalom Rapid Chess Tournament. It's inspiring to see our youngest players compete so well.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4bdca92-b8bb-4249-b92a-f18239238807) - ![Celebrating Sarakshi Dora's 7th place finish in the U-15 Girls category at our own Catch64 Rapid Chess Tournament. We are committed to promoting and recognizing our female players.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77f1a591-6b6b-451f-9287-22a2a2688919) - ![A great performance by Sai Parinitha, who achieved 4th place in the U-15 Girls category at the 1st Catch64 Rapid Chess Tournament. Her passion for the game is evident.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db32f44e-7b3c-4479-ab9e-fc9975f7c9df) - ![Well done to Alaap for securing 5th place in the U-8 Boys category at the 1st Bangalore All India Open FIDE Rated Triple Crown Chess Tournament. Competing in FIDE events is a major step.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96c31b81-78cb-453b-b5a2-9d00af4f6130) - ![An unbeaten champion! Congratulations to Shourya Jaiswal for winning the Open category at the 1st Sunshine Library Rapid Chess Tournament with a perfect 6/6 score.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80fc7921-ad21-4655-a8ca-10978ab413f6) - ![Celebrating Arjun Sridhar's 3rd place finish in the U-12 category at the 1st Sunshine Library Rapid Chess Tournament. Consistent effort leads to great results.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f53b5117-d5a0-4cba-9222-e9c8186bd1f9) - ![Congratulations to Krishank Reddy S V, the 1st Runner Up in the Open category at the 1st Sunshine Library Rapid Chess Tournament. A fantastic achievement in a tough field.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a6d1bd5-b614-4cda-a419-33b2481ea10e) - ![A round of applause for Greeshma P, who took 3rd place in the U-8 category at the 1st Sunshine Library Rapid Chess Tournament. We are proud of our young rising stars.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cee87342-b345-41f9-87fd-27f4ba40484b) - ![Victory for Olin Bright Singh, who won 1st place in the U-15 category at the 1st Sunshine Library Rapid Chess Tournament. His dedication is an inspiration to his peers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ea8606d-78ca-4a77-9ee7-1fffbe22f34d) - ![Well done to Hanock Samuel for securing 3rd place in the U-15 category at the 1st Sunshine Library Rapid Chess Tournament. Another strong performance from one of our dedicated students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9865c18-d55e-4711-882e-61450d855a56) - ![Congratulations to Dhruvin Bhanushali on his 2nd place finish in the U-8 category at the 1st Sunshine Library Rapid Chess Tournament. A wonderful achievement for a young player.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ac90981-2f96-4516-9df8-d89dbda635a5) - ![Celebrating Rihansh Vineesh Nair's 1st place victory in the U-10 category at the 1st Sunshine Library Rapid Chess Tournament. His passion for chess truly shines.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b9bdaff-ebda-456e-b195-3cb222278d50) - ![A great result for Anant Singh, who secured 4th place in the Open category at the 1st Sunshine Library Rapid Chess Tournament. Competing in the open field is a challenge he met well.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d18e2a63-8a00-4166-8eb6-1443f82452a4) - ![Congratulations to Aayansh Gupta for taking 3rd place in the U-10 category at the 1st Sunshine Library Rapid Chess Tournament. Every tournament is a valuable learning experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e09341c-d701-44fb-81d8-2b5867655fa0) - ![A fantastic 1st place win for Akansh Nandagopal in the U-8 category at the 1st Sunshine Library Rapid Chess Tournament. We are thrilled to see our youngest competitors succeed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3498d47-165e-4fe3-9adc-9608340b2f36) - ![A huge shoutout to Darshan D V for securing 2nd place in the U-13 Boys category at the Bangalore Rural District Chess Championship 2024. A truly inspiring performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b66b04a8-afb5-4f6e-b0a1-b2eecb710ae6) - ![Success in the Open Category. We congratulate our student Bhuvan on winning the top prize in a challenging Rapid Chess Tournament. Our events provide a platform for players of all ages to compete and triumph against experienced opponents.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/09c90d25-f812-49fa-b301-c81069704196) - ![We are proud to foster talent across all categories, including a strong contingent of female players. Here, our student Sarakshi Dora celebrates her win at the Karnataka Inter-School Chess Tournament, a testament to her skill and our inclusive environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6222708f-79ba-4978-855e-0964e24f2b7e) ## About Student Champions Tournament success isn't just about the trophy; it’s about how a player manages the clock and maintains focus during a long rapid game. We focus on teaching students how to analyze their mistakes immediately after a match, transforming every loss into a learning opportunity, which is why our students consistently progress from club-level events to state-rated competitions. Our approach to competition follows a clear pathway. We start students in low-pressure environments like our events at the Sunshine Library or community halls in Prestige Tranquility, where the focus is on understanding FIDE tournament rules, learning how to record moves, and getting comfortable with chess clocks. As students gain confidence, we transition them to higher-stakes events, including: - **District & Inter-School Tournaments:** Preparing for the specific pressure of age-category events (U-8, U-11, U-15). - **FIDE-Rated Rapid Events:** Competing in Swiss-system tournaments where rating points are at stake. - **State-Level Championships:** Representing the academy in major Karnataka State Chess Association (KSCA) affiliated events. We provide the structure they need, from managing tournament schedules to ensuring they have the mental endurance for 5-6 rounds in a single day. Whether a student is aiming for their first FIDE rating or a podium finish, our training ensures they treat every game as a chance to improve their positional understanding and tactical awareness. ## About Catch64 Chess Academy We are Arvind and Ojas, and we believe competitive chess is the best teacher a student can have. We don't just coach; we prepare our students for the high-pressure environment of live tournaments, ensuring they feel confident whether they're playing at a local community hall or a state championship. 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