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

Ram Memorial Sadurangam Open Tournament 2026

 

We are delighted to share that today’s chess tournament was conducted successfully with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship from all participants.

Event Highlights

The tournament witnessed active participation from students in all  age groups.

Players demonstrated excellent focus, discipline, and fighting spirit throughout the rounds.

Many closely contested games showcased improving tactical and strategic understanding.

Performance & Learning

Students applied their opening preparation and endgame techniques effectively.

Several participants showed noticeable improvement in time management and decision-making.

The event provided valuable practical experience in a competitive environment.

Sportsmanship

We are proud of the respectful behavior displayed by all players.

Win or lose, students maintained a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Parents’ Support

We sincerely thank all parents for their continuous encouragement and support. Your involvement plays a vital role in the progress of our students.

Looking Ahead

We will continue to conduct more such tournaments to help students gain confidence, improve performance, and prepare for higher-level competitions.

Once again, congratulations to all participants and winners! Keep practicing and striving for excellence

Results :

Full results Link: Full Results

Who can win the candidates 2026 Tournament

 Who can  win the candidates 2026 Tournament

After Round 11,

• Sindarov: 8.5
• Giri: 6.5   Gap = 2 points

With only 3 rounds left, this is extremely steep.

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Target for Giri

To win outright, Giri likely needs:

• Final score approx 9.5–10

That means:
 Giri must score at least 2.5 / 3 or 3 / 3

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Round-by-Round Requirements

Round 12 (MUST WIN)

Giri:

• Should Win  Wei Yi (no compromise)

Sindarov:

• Ideally:  Lose to  Hikaru Nakamura
• Acceptable: Draw (but still tough)

If Giri draws -> tournament is basically over.

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 Round 13 (CRITICAL – often head-to-head)

BEST CASE:

• Giri vs Sindarov → Giri must:
  • Win head-to-head

 This swings:

• Giri +1
• Sindarov 0
  → 2-point swing in one game

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 Round 14 (FINAL ROUND – ALL OR NOTHING)

Scenario A (Ideal comeback path)

• Giri: 2/2 so far
• Sindarov dropped points

Now:

• Giri: Win final round
• Sindarov: Draw or lose

Giri can tie or overtake

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Scenario B (Tie situation)

If both reach same score:

• Goes to tiebreaks
• Giri must hope his tiebreak > Sindarov

Not guaranteed

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What Sindarov Needs (much easier)

For Javokhir Sindarov:

• Just 1.5 / 3 (e.g., 3 draws)
  Very likely enough to win

OR

• Even 1 win out of 3 → almost certain victory

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 Reality Check

For Anish Giri to win:

He needs ALL of this:

1. Score 2.5–3/3
2.  Beat Sindarov (if they meet)
3.  Sindarov scores ≤ 1/3
4.  Possibly win tiebreaks

That’s a perfect storm scenario

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 Summary

• Giri’s path = WIN-WIN-WIN + Sindarov collapse
• Sindarov’s path = just don’t lose control

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Final Insight

If Sindarov makes even 2 draws,
Giri’s chances drop to near zero.

Ram Memorial Sadurangam Open Tournament - 12 April

 All tournament related Information

Click to get the information

Tv interview of our student Nidhilan

 This is our students' 5th interview in TV

Link to watch the promo

Digital Board for our Students

 

How a DGT Chess Board Helps Our Students

At Sadurangam GM Chess Academy, we use DGT (Digital Game Technology) chess boards to combine classical chess training with modern technology a new addition to our training method from the year 2026.

A DGT board automatically records every move played on a real chessboard. This allows our students to focus fully on thinking and planning, without distractions.

Key Benefits for Students:

• Automatic Game Recording
  Every move is saved digitally, making it easy to review and improve.

• Advanced Game Analysis
  Games can be analyzed using powerful chess engines, helping students identify mistakes and learn better strategies.

• Real-Board Engine Training
  Students can play against strong chess engines while using real pieces, improving board vision and calculation skills.

• Online Play on a Physical Board
  Enables students to play online games using a real chessboard, preparing them for tournament-style play.

• Tournament Readiness
  DGT boards are used in FIDE tournaments worldwide, helping students get accustomed to professional playing conditions.

• Better Focus & Discipline
  Encourages classical thinking, touch-move discipline, and reduces screen dependency.

By training with DGT boards, our students gain a professional learning experience, stronger analytical skills, and better preparation for competitive chess.

7th Anniversary celebrations lighting the lamp ,violin performance

Lighting the Lamp along with the Grandmaster Ilamparthi, SI Mr Perumal, 

Violin performance by Abivardini

 

7th Anniversary Celebrations

From the left: Mrs Vijayalakshmi ,President ,Sadurangam GM Chess Academy, Grandmaster Ilamparthi .A.R , Police SI Mr.Perumal, Selaiyur , Mr Subramanian.N Founder and Coach ,Sadurangam GM Chess Academy.

 

Sadurangam Star Awards winners

 

		overall Trophies	Total Points
Sahana Chandrasekar	Sadurangam Rocking Star	26	22
Nidhilan sethukharasan A	Sadurangam Star	17	12
Jaiishnu Raaj N	Sadurangam Star	16	12
Anandharaman NK	Sadurangam Star	13	10
Jeevithan.s	Sadurangm Rising Star	12	8
Arshith Subhan V	Sadurangm Rising Star	11	8
Shashvathi Sivaguru	Sadurangm Rising Star	10	7
Kabilesh S	Sadurangm Rising Star	8	7
Madhuravalli B	Sadurangm Rising Star	9	7
Dexter Paldano D	Sadurangam Emerging star	6	4
Janani M	Sadurangam Emerging star	6	5

Sadurangam @ 2025

 

Sadurangam GM Chess Academy

📘 Overview

The year 2025 has been a landmark year for Sadurangam GM Chess Academy, marked by consistent participation, strong competitive performances, and growing recognition at State and FIDE levels. Our structured training, disciplined practice, and tournament exposure have helped students achieve outstanding results throughout the year.

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📊 Student Participation & Achievements

• Total Achievements Recorded: 262 as on 20 Dec'2025

• Students actively participated in tournaments across district, state, and FIDE-rated events.

• The academy demonstrated year-round engagement, with notable performance peaks during mid-year.

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🗓️ Month-wise Winners Summary (Jan–Dec)     [ Top 6 ]

• September: 43 winners (highest performance month)

• May: 37 winners

• August: 33 winners

• February: 29 winners

• January: 22 winners

• June: 22 winners

• November: 21 winners

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🏅 Level-wise Achievements

• State Level: 177 achievements

• District Level: 51 achievements

• FIDE Level: 16 achievements

• School Level: 15 achievements

• Internal Academy Events: 3 achievements

👉 The strong State-level dominance and increasing FIDE participation indicate steady progress toward higher competitive standards.

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🥇 Performance Highlights

• Top 5 Positions: 119 students (≈45% of total achievements)

• 6-10 positions- 70 Students 

• Which means 189/262 students are in top 10 positions:  72%

• A large number of podium finishes highlights:

  • Quality coaching

  • Strategic training methodology

  • Strong competitive mindset among students

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♟️ Coaching & Training Focus

• Emphasis on opening preparation, tactical awareness, and endgame mastery

• Regular online and offline tournaments

• Performance tracking through Star Awards system

• Motivation through recognition and structured feedback

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🌟 Key Achievements of 2025

• Consistent monthly tournament participation

• Increased exposure to FIDE-rated events

• Strong pipeline of medal and podium finishers

• Growing reputation of the academy at the State level

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🚀 Vision for 2026

• Increase FIDE-rated tournament participation

• Focus on rating improvement programs

• Advanced training for high-performing students

Welcome GM ILAMPARTHI

Sadurangam GM Chess Academy is happy to welcome India's 90th GM Ilamparthi  for 7th Academy's Anniversary Event

Major Achievements:

✨ Current Young Grand Master in India among the 

90 Grand Master's

🌟 Became an International Master at the age of 13

🥇 World Youth Chess Champion (U-14) – Romania, 2022

🥇 Asian Rapid Chess Champion (U-18) – Indonesia, 2022

🥇 National Sub-Junior Champion – Hosur, 2024

🥈 Commonwealth Chess Championship – Delhi, 2019

Prize winners of Sadurangam Team Battle 2025

 

First Prize winners  SRGM

AkshajSankaranarayanan

Steve

Shashvathi

Rathnakumar

Jisnu

Runners- Team Battle SPP

Narain Karthik

Nidhilan

Rohan

Sahana