Chess sensation Arshiya shines

Women FIDE Master Arshiya Das delivered a stunning performance in the 51st National Senior Women’s Chess Championship. At Durgapur’s Sidhu Kanhu Indoor Stadium, Tripura’s Arshiya (rating 2232) faced International Master Tejaswini (1970). Playing with the black pieces, Arshiya held the International Master to a draw — an impressive feat for thechess prodigy of the State..

After five rounds, Arshiya stands at 3.5 points. While Arshiya shared points, Aradhya lost her round.

In November, Arshiya enjoyed dream form — she became National Sub-Junior Girls Champion, helped her team win the Odisha Premier League, and clinched gold in the recently concluded National School U-17 Chess Championship.