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STB - Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 Winners

 Scenario for Title winners 

17 Aug 2026, 

The Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 was a competitive team-based chess event organized by Sadurangam GM Chess Academy, bringing together young chess players in an exciting format that emphasized teamwork, consistency, strategy, and fighting spirit.

The event featured six teams — Royal Grand Masters, Dragons, Mighty Warriors, Super Kings, Powerful Pawns, and Brave Knights. Players competed across multiple rounds, with each team fighting for valuable match and individual points.

Beyond the results, the tournament provided players with valuable experience in team events, time management, handling pressure, supporting teammates, and learning from both wins and losses. The presence and performance of the team captains also added leadership and motivation throughout the competition.

Overall, Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 was a memorable chess experience that strengthened competitive spirit and camaraderie among the players and provided an excellent platform for the academy's students to develop both on-board skills and team spirit.

With only Dragons vs Super Kings  battle remaining, the possible title winners scenario,

Scenario 1 — Super Kings win

• Super Kings → 4.0
• Dragons → 2.0
• Royal Grandmasters → 3.0

Super Kings are champions outright.

Scenario 2 — Draw

• Super Kings → 3.5
• Dragons → 2.5
• Royal Grandmasters → 3.0

Super Kings are champions outright.

Scenario 3 — Dragons win

• Dragons → 3.0
• Super Kings → 3.0
• Royal Grandmasters → 3.0

Three-way tie at 3 wins each.

Only in this scenario does the total-points tie-breaker come into play.

Therefore

Super Kings have a very strong position:

They only need a draw against Dragons to become champions.

If Dragons defeat Super Kings, then the championship is decided by the total points among:

Royal Grandmasters vs Dragons vs Super Kings.

Current points before the final:

• Royal Grandmasters: 69
• Super Kings: 72
• Dragons: 61

So the final Dragons–Super Kings point score becomes crucial only if Dragons win.

Current points

• Royal Grandmasters: 69
• Super Kings: 72
• Dragons: 61

Assuming the Dragons–Super Kings match has the same 28-point total as the other battles:

Dragons points + Super Kings points = 28

Let Dragons score D points.

Then:

• Dragons final total = 61 + D
• Super Kings final total = 72 + (28 − D) = 100 − D
• Royal Grandmasters = 69

For Dragons to finish ahead of Super Kings:

61 + D > 100 − D

2D > 39

Dragons need at least 20 points

Dragons	Super Kings	Dragons Total	Super Kings Total	Result
18	10	79	82	Super Kings WIN
19	9	80	81	Super Kings WIN
20	8	81	80	Win for Dragons
21	7	82	79	Win for Dragons
22	6	83	78	Win for Dragons
23	5	84	77	Win for Dragons
24	4	85	76	Win for Dragons

Round 9 STB2026 SPP vs SBN Team Battle

 

SPP vs SBN Team Battle – Tournament Summary

Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 – Round 9
Date: 12 August 2026
Format: 10+0 Rapid Arena – 50 minutes
Teams: Sadurangam Powerful Pawns (SPP) vs Sadurangam Brave Knights (SBN)

Team	Points
🥇 Sadurangam Powerful Pawns	21
🥈 Sadurangam Brave Knights	13

Match Highlights

Powerful Pawns Dominate

Powerful Pawns produced an outstanding 21-point performance, defeating Brave Knights by a substantial 8-point margin.

Three Players Score 6

The battle featured three top scorers, with Sahana, Nidhilan, and Arshith V each scoring 6 points.

However, Powerful Pawns had the stronger overall support around their top performers.

Powerful Pawns' Depth Makes the Difference

Every player contributed to the team's victory, with Sahana and Nidhilan leading the way.

Brave Knights' Challenge

Brave Knights were led by Arshith V's 6 points and Ananthika's 4 points, but their remaining players could only add 3 points combined.

Team Performance

Sadurangam Powerful Pawns – 21 Points

• Sahana – 6
• Nidhilan – 6
• Narain – 4
• Shivsaran – 3
• Badhri – 2

Total: 21

Sadurangam Brave Knights – 13 Points

• Arshith V – 6
• A. K. Ananthika – 4
• Dev Mithran – 2
• Mokshith – 1
• Adhvik – 0

Total: 13

Sahana delivered a superb performance and was one of the key players behind Powerful Pawns' emphatic victory. Her 6-point contribution, combined with Nidhilan's identical score, gave Powerful Pawns a strong platform.

Special Mention:  Nidhilan – 6 points, continuing his strong run in the Team Battle.

Sadurangam Powerful Pawns delivered one of their strongest performances of the tournament, defeating Brave Knights 21–13.

The victory was built on exceptional teamwork, with Sahana and Nidhilan scoring 6 each, followed by Narain with 4, Shivsaran with 3, and Badhri with 2. Brave Knights had a strong individual performance from Arshith V, but Powerful Pawns' superior depth proved decisive.

FINAL SCORE: POWERFUL PAWNS 21 – 13 BRAVE KNIGHTS

A dominant team victory for Powerful Pawns!

Modified Team Battle Schedule

 

Round 8 SSK vs SPP Team Battle 2026

 

SSK vs SPP Team Battle – Tournament Summary

Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 – Round 7
Date: 11 August 2026
Format: 10+0 Rapid Arena – 50 minutes
Teams: Sadurangam Super Kings (SSK) vs Sadurangam Powerful Pawns (SPP)

Team	Points
🥇 Sadurangam Powerful Pawns	16
🥈 Sadurangam Super Kings	12

Match Highlights

Powerful Pawns' Strong Team Performance

Powerful Pawns secured an impressive 16–12 victory, with their strength coming from a very balanced lineup.

Nidhilan, Narain, and Sahana each scored 4 points, contributing 12 of the team's 16 points.

 Akshaj Leads Super Kings

Akshaj Sankara was the highest individual scorer of the battle with an excellent 6 points. However, Super Kings could not get enough support around him to overcome Powerful Pawns' collective performance.

 Excellent Depth from Powerful Pawns

Powerful Pawns had contributions from all five players:

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

This 4+4+4+2+2 distribution was the key to their victory.

Super Kings Fight

Super Kings were led by Akshaj's 6 points, with Abivardini, Prathik, and Saharsh contributing 2 points each. Despite Akshaj's outstanding performance, the team finished 4 points behind.

Although Akshaj Sankara scored the most individual points, Nidhilan's contribution formed part of the powerful three-player core that produced 12 points for Powerful Pawns.

Special Mention:  Akshaj Sankara – 6 points, the highest individual score of the match.

Team Performance

 Sadurangam Powerful Pawns – 16 Points

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

Total: 16

Sadurangam Super Kings – 12 Points

• Akshaj Sankara – 6
• Abi – 2
• Prathikn – 2
• Saharsh – 2

Total: 12

Sadurangam Powerful Pawns produced a superb all-round team performance to defeat Sadurangam Super Kings 16–12.

The decisive factor was team depth. While Akshaj Sankara delivered an outstanding 6-point individual performance, Powerful Pawns had three players—Nidhilan, Narain, and Sahana—scoring 4 points each. Their collective consistency allowed Powerful Pawns to build a comfortable 4-point winning margin.

Sadurangam Super Kings captain Kabilesh was not present for this battle. His absence was a significant factor for Super Kings, who had to compete without their regular captain and one of their key performers.

Despite Kabilesh's absence, Akshaj Sankara stepped up with an excellent 6-point performance, leading the Super Kings' scoring. However, Powerful Pawns' balanced 16-point team performance proved too strong.

The Super Kings showed fighting spirit despite missing their captain, but Powerful Pawns capitalized on the opportunity with a strong collective performance.

Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 SD vs SPP

 

SPP vs SD Team Battle – Tournament Summary

Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 – Round 7
Date: 10 August 2026
Format: 10+0 Rapid Arena – 50 minutes
Teams: Sadurangam Powerful Pawns (SPP) vs Sadurangam Dragons (SD)

Winner: Sadurangam Dragons by a commanding 10-point margin.

TeamPoints

🥇 Sadurangam Dragons	19
🥈 Sadurangam Powerful Pawns	9

Match Highlights

 Dragons Dominate

Sadurangam Dragons delivered their strongest performance of the tournament so far, scoring an impressive 19 points against Powerful Pawns.

Rathnakumar Leads the Charge

Rathnakumar was the standout performer with 7 points, the highest individual score of the battle. His excellent performance gave Dragons a strong foundation.

 Strong Dragons' Depth

Dragons received excellent support from:

• Dexter – 4 points
• Virat – 4 points
• Aparajit – 2 points
• Jammy 07 – 2 points

Four of the five Dragons players contributed multiple points, demonstrating excellent team depth.

Powerful Pawns' Best Performer

Narain led Powerful Pawns with 4 points, accounting for nearly half of his team's total. Shivsaran and Badhri added 2 points each.

Team Performance

 Sadurangam Dragons – 19 Points

• Rathnakumar – 7
• Dexter – 4
• Virat – 4
• Aparajit – 2
• Jammy 07 – 2

Total: 19

 Sadurangam Powerful Pawns – 9 Points

• Narain – 4
• Shivsaran – 2
• Badhri – 2
• Nidhilan – 1
• Sahana – 0

Total: 9

Rathnakumar produced a superb individual performance and was the key force behind Dragons' dominant 19–9 victory.

Sadurangam Dragons produced a commanding performance to defeat Sadurangam Powerful Pawns 19–9, winning by a huge 10-point margin.

The Dragons' victory was built on a combination of Rathnakumar's outstanding 7 points and strong contributions from Dexter and Virat, who each scored 4. Powerful Pawns fought through Narain's 4-point effort, but Dragons' superior depth proved too strong.

 Final Score: DRAGONS 19 – 9 POWERFUL PAWNS

Dragons are emerging as one of the strongest teams in the Sadurangam Team Battle 2026! 

Team Battle 2026 SSK vs SMW 09 Aug

 

SSK vs SMW Team Battle – Tournament Summary

Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 – Round 6
Date: 9 August 2026
Format: 10+0 Rapid Arena (50 minutes)
Teams: Sadurangam Super Kings (SSK) vs Sadurangam Mighty Warriors (SMW)
Rated Arena

Team	Points
🥇 Sadurangam Super Kings	19
🥈 Sadurangam Mighty Warriors	17

Winner: 🏆 Sadurangam Super Kings by 2 points

This was a highly competitive battle, with Super Kings securing victory despite a strong challenge from Mighty Warriors. 

Match Highlights

Super Kings' Strong Top Order

Kabilesh and Saharsh were outstanding, scoring 6 points each. Their combined 12 points provided the foundation for the Super Kings' victory.

Mighty Warriors Fight Back

Jeevithan continued his excellent Team Battle form with another 6-point performance, while Jared added an impressive 5 points.

 Decisive Contribution

Prathikn scored 4 points and Akshaj Sankara added 3, giving Super Kings the additional depth needed to cross the 19-point mark.

Very Close Contest

The final margin was only 2 points (19–17), showing that both teams were closely matched. The difference came from Super Kings' stronger overall scoring across their lineup.

Kabilesh delivered a strong and consistent performance, helping Super Kings establish an early advantage. His 6-point contribution, combined with Saharsh's identical score, was crucial in securing the team's narrow victory.

Special Mention:
Jeevithan – 6 points
Saharsh – 6 points
Jared – 5 points

Team Performance

 Sadurangam Super Kings – 19 Points

• Kabilesh – 6
• Saharsh – 6
• Prathikn – 4
• Akshaj Sankara – 3
• Abi – 0

Total: 19

 Sadurangam Mighty Warriors – 17 Points

• Jeevithan – 6
• Jared – 5
• Vidharth – 4
• Saianeesh – 2
• Aswin – 0

Total: 17

Sadurangam Super Kings produced a powerful team performance to defeat Sadurangam Mighty Warriors 19–17 in one of the closest battles of the tournament.

The match featured exceptional individual performances from Kabilesh, Saharsh, and Jeevithan, all scoring 6 points. Mighty Warriors remained within touching distance throughout, with Jared's 5 points and Vidharth's 4 points keeping the contest alive.

Ultimately, Super Kings' balanced scoring and strong contribution from Kabilesh, Saharsh, Prathikn, and Akshaj Sankara proved decisive.

Final Score: SUPER KINGS 19 – 17 MIGHTY WARRIORS

A thrilling 2-point victory for Sadurangam Super Kings!

Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 SMW vs SD

 

SMW vs SD — 07 August 2026

Detailed Team Battle Summary-Round 5

Event: SMW SD 07 AUG Team Battle
Date: 07 August 2026
Format: 10+0 Rapid
Rated: Yes — Arena
Time control: 10 minutes, no increment
Team format: Battle of 2 teams
Leaders per team: 5

TeamPoints

Sadurangam Dragons	13
Sadurangam Mighty Warriors	17

The Mighty Warriors showed excellent depth. Instead of relying on only one player, three players — Jeevithan, Vidharth and Jared — contributed 4 points each, giving the team a strong and balanced scoring base.

 Dragons' Strength

The Dragons started strongly through their leading players:

• Virat's 6 points made him the highest scorer in the entire battle.
• Dexter's 5 points provided excellent support.
• Together, they produced 11 points, representing about 85% of the Dragons' 13 points.

 Mighty Warriors' Strength

The Mighty Warriors' major advantage was balanced scoring.

• Jeevithan — 4
• Vidharth — 4
• Jared — 4
• Saianeash — 3
• Aswin — 2

Overall Highlights

• Winning Team: Sadurangam Mighty Warriors
• Final Score: 17–13
• Winning Margin: 4 points
• Top Scorer: Virat — 6 points
• Second Highest: Dexter — 5 points
• Best Mighty Warriors contributors: Jeevithan, Vidharth & Jared — 4 points each
• Total points scored: 30
•  Mighty Warriors won through team depth and balanced scoring.
•  Dragons were highly dependent on their top two scorers, who together contributed 11 points.

Sadurangam Mighty Warriors produced a well-balanced team performance to defeat Sadurangam Dragons 17–13. While the Dragons had the two highest individual scorers, Virat and Dexter, the Mighty Warriors had greater depth across their lineup. 

Round 4 Sadurangam Team Battle 2026

 

SBN vs SD Team Battle

Sadurangam Team Battle 2026 – Round 4
Date: 6 August 2026
Format: 10+0 Rapid Arena (50 minutes)
Teams: Sadurangam Brave Knights (SBN) vs Sadurangam Dragons (SD)

Team	Points
🥇 Sadurangam Dragons	16
🥈 Sadurangam Brave Knights	12

Match Highlights

• Sadurangam Dragons produced a commanding team performance to defeat Brave Knights 16–12.
• Although Arshith V emerged as the highest individual scorer with 6 points, the Dragons' collective strength proved decisive.
• Rathnakumar, Aparajith, and Virat Aryan each scored 4 points, forming a formidable trio that laid the foundation for victory.
• Dexter and Jammy 07(Advaith) added 2 points each, ensuring that every Dragons player contributed to the winning total.
• Brave Knights relied heavily on Arshith V, while Adhvik, Dev Mithran, and A. K. Ananthika each chipped in 2 points.
• Despite Arshith's excellent individual effort, the lack of additional high scores prevented Brave Knights from matching the Dragons' balanced attack.

Rathnakumar (Sadurangam Dragons) led a remarkably balanced Dragons lineup with composed and consistent play.His performance, alongside strong support from Aparajith and Virat Aryan, helped secure the team's first victory of the tournament. 

Special Mention: Arshith V (Brave Knights) was the tournament's highest individual scorer with 6 points, displaying exceptional fighting spirit despite being on the losing side.

Team Performance

 Sadurangam Dragons – 16 Points

• Rathnakumar – 4
• Aparajith – 4
• Virat Aryan – 4
• Dexter – 2
• Advaith  – 2

 Sadurangam Brave Knights – 12 Points

• Arshith V – 6
• Adhvik – 2
• Dev Mithran – 2
• A. K. Ananthika – 2
• Mokshith Sai – 0

Sadurangam Dragons showcased the value of teamwork with a balanced performance across all five players to earn a convincing 16–12 victory over Brave Knights. While Arshith V delivered another outstanding individual display with 6 points, the Dragons' trio of Rathnakumar, Aparajith, and Virat Aryan consistently accumulated points to steer their team to a well-deserved win. The result marks an impressive start for the Dragons in the Sadurangam Team Battle 2026.

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

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