Sadurangam Team Battle 3rd Round

 

SRGM vs SPP Team Battle – Tournament Summary

Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 – Round 3
Date: 5 August 2026
Format: 10+0 Rapid Arena (50 minutes)
Teams: Sadurangam Royal Grand Masters (SRGM) vs Sadurangam Powerful Pawns (SPP)

Team	Points
🥇 Sadurangam Royal Grand Masters	16
🥈 Sadurangam Powerful Pawns	14

Match Highlights

• Sadurangam Royal Grand Masters bounced back strongly to secure a 16–14 victory over Powerful Pawns.
• Anirudh delivered a sensational performance, scoring 10 points, the highest individual score recorded so far in the tournament.
• Powerful Pawns mounted a spirited challenge through Shivsaran and Nidhilan, who each contributed 4 points.
• Royal Grand Masters received valuable support from Shivadhith S, Shri Sadurangam, and Adith Vishnu, each adding 2 points.
• Powerful Pawns displayed impressive team balance, with Narain, Sahana, and Badhri each contributing 2 points, but fell just short despite the collective effort.
• The match remained closely contested until the closing stages before Royal Grand Masters secured the decisive advantage

Following their setback against Brave Knights, Sadurangam Royal Grand Masters responded in emphatic fashion with a 16–14 win over Powerful Pawns. The match was defined by Anirudh's exceptional 10-point performance, while Powerful Pawns demonstrated remarkable depth with contributions from all five players. Despite a determined fightback, Royal Grand Masters held their nerve to claim a crucial victory and strengthen their position in the Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 standings.

Team Performance

Sadurangam Royal Grand Masters – 16 Points

• Anirudh – 10
• Shivadhith S – 2
• Shri Sadurangam – 2
• Adith Vishnu – 2
• Rohan – 0

Sadurangam Powerful Pawns – 14 Points

• Shivsaran – 4
• Nidhilan – 4
• Narain – 2
• Sahana – 2
• Badhri – 2

Round 2 Sadurangam Team Battle SRGM SBN

 

SRGM vs SBN Team Battle – Tournament Summary

Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 – Round 2
Date: 4 August 2026
Format: 10+0 Rapid Arena (50 minutes)
Teams: Sadurangam Royal Grand Masters (SRGM) vs Sadurangam Brave Knights (SBN)

Team	Points
🥇 Sadurangam Brave Knights	13
🥈 Sadurangam Royal Grand Masters	11

Match Highlights

• Brave Knights registered their first victory of the Team Battle with a disciplined 13–11 win over the previously victorious Royal Grand Masters.
• Arshith V was the standout performer, scoring 5 points to lead his team to victory.
• Dev Mithran provided excellent support with 4 points, giving Brave Knights a strong one-two combination.
• For Royal Grand Masters, Shivadhith S once again impressed, scoring 4 points and continuing his excellent run of form.
• Valuable contributions from Mokshith Sai, A. K. Ananthika, Anirudh, Shri Sadurangam, and Adith Vishnu kept the match competitive until the final rounds.
• The balanced scoring across the Brave Knights lineup proved decisive in securing the win

After narrowly defeating Mighty Warriors in the opening round, Sadurangam Royal Grand Masters suffered their first defeat of the tournament. Sadurangam Brave Knights produced an impressive all-round team performance to claim a well-earned 13–11 victory. With Arshith V leading from the front and strong support from Dev Mithran, Brave Knights announced themselves as serious contenders in the Sadurangam Team Battle 2026.

Team Performance

 Sadurangam Brave Knights – 13 Points

• Arshith V – 5
• Dev Mithran – 4
• Mokshith Sai – 2
• A. K. Ananthika – 2
• Adhvik – 0

Sadurangam Royal Grand Masters – 11 Points

• Shivadhith S – 4
• Anirudh – 2
• Shri Sadurangam – 2
• Adith Vishnu – 2
• Rohan – 1

Sadurangam Team Battle SRGM vs SMW 02 Aug

SRGM vs SMW Team Battle – Tournament 

Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 – Round 1
Date: 2 August 2026
Format: 10+0 Rapid Arena (50 minutes)
Teams: Sadurangam Royal Grand Masters (SRGM) vs Sadurangam Mighty Warriors (SMW)

Team	Points
🥇 Sadurangam Royal Grand Masters	15
🥈 Sadurangam Mighty Warriors	14

Match Highlights

• The opening battle of the Team Battle 2026 lived up to expectations with a thrilling finish.
• Shivadhith S delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 8 points to become the highest scorer of the match.
• Jeevithan Sadurangam kept Mighty Warriors in contention with an impressive 6-point effort.
• Strong supporting contributions from Shri Sadurangam (4) and Anirudh (2) proved decisive for SRGM.
• Mighty Warriors fought back through Vidharth (3), Jared (3) and Saianeesh (2), but fell just one point short.
• The contest remained competitive throughout, ending with the closest possible margin.

The inaugural clash of the Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 produced an exciting contest, with Sadurangam Royal Grand Masters edging Sadurangam Mighty Warriors 15–14. Exceptional performances from Shivadhith S and Jeevithan Sadurangam made this one of the most closely fought matches of the tournament, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.

Rank	Player	Team	Points
🥇 Shivadhith S		Royal Grand Masters	8
🥈 Jeevithan Sadurangam		Mighty Warriors	6
🥉 Shri Sadurangam		Royal Grand Masters	4
4	Vidharth Sadurangam	Mighty Warriors	3
5	Jared Sadurangam	Mighty Warriors	3
6	Anirudh Sadurangam	Royal Grand Masters	2
7	Saianeesh Sadurangam	Mighty Warriors	2
8	Rohan Sadurangam	Royal Grand Masters	1
9	Aswin Sadurangam	Mighty Warriors	0
10	Adith Sadurangam	Royal Grand Masters	0

TEAM BATTLE LINKS 2026

Team Links

Sadurangam Royal Grandmasters CLICK TO JOIN

Sadurangam Dragons CLICK TO JOIN

Sadurangam Mighty Warriors CLICK TO JOIN

Sadurangam Super Kings CLICK TO JOIN

Sadurangam Powerful Pawns CLICK TO JOIN

Sadurangam Brave Knights  CLICK TO JOIN

Event Links

02 Aug https://lichess.org/tournament/jXvtH5vq

04 Aug  https://lichess.org/tournament/apqZ8JWS

05 Aug  https://lichess.org/tournament/qzDPvhCD

06 Aug https://lichess.org/tournament/qR02nmq9

07 Aug https://lichess.org/tournament/POF3l5TW

09 Aug https://lichess.org/tournament/jgwtPwIP

10 Aug https://lichess.org/tournament/3QMjxQd4

11 Aug https://lichess.org/tournament/hdrY00vZ

12 Aug https://lichess.org/tournament/NH29fiuE

13 Aug https://lichess.org/tournament/MSFxsVHt

14 Aug https://lichess.org/tournament/5Nt8dkx0

15 Aug https://lichess.org/tournament/0RZAveNE

16 Aug https://lichess.org/tournament/Aa2RpSAj

17 Aug https://lichess.org/tournament/IxnkS93k

18 Aug https://lichess.org/tournament/WSqIaoRl

Full poster of team battle 2026

 

Team Battle schedule 2026

 

SADURANGAM TEAM BATTLE 2026

One Academy. Six Teams. Thirty Warriors. 

The board is set.
The pieces are ready.
The countdown has begun.

This is not just another chess tournament—it's the biggest internal team battle in Sadurangam history!

Six elite teams will clash across 15 thrilling matches, where every move, every point, and every victory matters.

Only one team will rise above the rest and earn the title of Sadurangam Team Battle Champions 2026.

Fight for your team.
Play for your academy.
Create history. 

PLAN your  Strategy, have Teamwork, play with Passion and reach  Glory.

LET THE BATTLE BEGIN! 

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/5UN6JcbNCejYr6BP9

Team Battle Participants 2026

 We are happy to announce the selection list for our upcoming Sadurangam Team Battle 2026

Selection list for Final Open tournament - 26 July 2026

 Happy to annouce the list of player who can participate in our Open tournament on sunday ,26 July 2026, 5.45 pm IST.

This is a free tournament- which follows the Phase1 and Phase 2 selection . Those who got 3 or more points in either of the tournament is eligible. Category wise prizes will be given on the day of our 8th Anniversary Function. 

Link to register for the tournament :https://forms.gle/vwTFMecUwaXTcDaK9

Team Battle selection list Phase 2- July 2026

 Further to the Team Selection tournament conducted today -19 July,2026- Phase 2, the following students will participate in Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 which happens from Aug '2026. 

Second Phase of Sadurangam Team Battle Selection Tournament 2026

 Sadurangam GM Chess Academy

Team Selection Tournament

(Only for Sadurangam Academy Players)

Sadurangam GM Chess Academy proudly announces the tournament for selection of their Dream Team Members, Team Battle Leaders and players. This is to mark the celebration of our upcoming, International Chess Day and  8th  Anniversary of our Academy.

Note: Only those who participate in the tournament will be considered for the Team Battle which follows this event ( schedule will be announced shortly). 

Tournament Date: 12 July  2026 ,5.30 pm IST

Registration Form :CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE TOURNAMENT

Category: Open

Mode of Tournament : ONLINE - LICHESS

Time control: 15 Minutes

Rounds:7 

Tournament entry fees: - Early Bird offer  Rs 235 /- upto 14th   July ,2026 . From 15 th  July Rs 285

Last date for registration : 16th    Jul,2026 5 pm 

Prizes:  ( PLAYERS Above 3 points will be selected for one more final round.( after Phase 2 tournament)

Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Trophies, U9, U11, U13 Category wise Trophies( 3 each) .Winners will be awarded on the 8th Anniversary function celebration.

Selection of  Team Battle Leaders : 6  Team Battle Players : 24 Total 30 players. 

 How to join:

Step 1:  Join the team CLICK HERE TO Join our Sadurangam Excel Team

( Few of our existing  students might have joined  earlier, and might be in the team)

Step 2: Tournament  link : CLICK HERE TO Join the Tournament

  Find the tournament link given above.  You will be prompted for password.  It will be sent to the registered mail id on 18 July ,2026 ,10 am IST.

 

 

 

Team Battle - Phase 1 selected students

 Results of Phase 1 Selection Tournament

The following students will participate in the team battle which happens from Aug 2, 2026. 

Sadurangam Team Selection tournament- PHASE1

 Sadurangam GM Chess Academy

Team Selection Tournament

(Only for Sadurangam Academy Players)

Sadurangam GM Chess Academy proudly announces the tournament for selection of their Dream Team Members, Team Battle Leaders and players. This is to mark the celebration of our upcoming, International Chess Day and  8th  Anniversary of our Academy.

Note: Only those who participate in the tournament will be considered for the Team Battle which follows this event ( schedule will be announced shortly). 

Tournament Date: 11 July  2025 ,4.15 pm IST

Registration Form :CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE TOURNAMENT

Category: Open

Mode of Tournament : ONLINE - LICHESS

Time control: 15 Minutes

Rounds:7 

Tournament entry fees: - Early Bird offer  Rs 235 /- upto 7th   July ,2026 . From 8th  July Rs 285

Last date for registration : 9th   Jul,2026 5 pm 

Prizes:  ( PLAYERS Above 3 points will be selected for one more final round.( after Phase 2 tournament)

Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Trophies, U9, U11, U13 Category wise Trophies( 3 each) .Winners will be awarded on the 8th Anniversary function celebration.

Selection of  Team Battle Leaders : 6  Team Battle Players : 24 Total 30 players. 

 How to join:

Step 1:  Join the team CLICK HERE TO Join our Sadurangam Excel Team

( Few of our existing  students might have joined  earlier, and might be in the team)

Step 2: Tournament  link : CLICK HERE TO Join the Tournament

  Find the tournament link given above.  You will be prompted for password.  It will be sent to the registered mail id on 10 July ,2025 ,1.00 pm IST.

 

 

 

World Chess Championship 2026

 After Sindarov's dominant victory in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, Gukesh and Sindarov are set to face off in the World Chess Championship later this year.

Recent Form & Momentum

The upcoming match presents a fascinating "clash of trajectories":

• Javokhir Sindarov is on a historic hot streak. He followed up his 2025 World Cup victory by tearing through the 2026 Candidates in Cyprus. He finished undefeated with 10/14 points—the highest score ever in the current double round-robin format. His rating has surged to a career-high No. 11 in the world.

• Gukesh is in a "slump" by world-class standards. Since winning the title two years ago, his form has fluctuated. Most recently, he finished near the bottom of the field at the 2026 Prague Masters, winning only one game. He has publicly acknowledged this dip, stating he would reduce his playing intensity to find his best form before the title defense.

Career Milestones

• The Prodigy Race: Both were top-tier prodigies. Sindarov became a Grandmaster at 12 years, 10 months (briefly the 2nd youngest ever), while Gukesh became a GM at 12 years, 7 months (the 3rd youngest ever at the time).

• Championship Pedigree: Gukesh has already "been there," having dethroned Ding Liren in 2024 to become the youngest-ever undisputed champion. Sindarov, however, has proven he can win grueling knockout (World Cup) and round-robin (Candidates) formats back-to-back.

Playing Style

• Gukesh: Known for his incredible calculation depth and fearlessness. He often pushes for wins in positions where others might settle for draws, though this high-risk approach has contributed to his recent inconsistent results.

• Sindarov: Described as "unshakeable" during the Candidates. He showed a level of control and technical precision rarely seen in someone so young, managing to neutralize elite players like Anish Giri and Hikaru Nakamura with ease.

Note: This World Championship match will be the first time in history that both contestants are under 21 years old, officially marking the transition to the "Next Generation" era of chess