On National Chess Day, the local chess community came together for the 2nd edition of the SCC National Chess Day Tournaments, where 91 participants showcased their skills and passion for the game. Hosted by Carmel’s
SUMMIT CHESS CLUB (SCC), this year’s tournament was a memorable day of friendly competition and strategy.
SCHOLASTIC SECTION:
The Scholastic Tournament welcomed players from grades 1 to 12, with participants competing across five different grade sections. The energy and enthusiasm were palpable as young competitors showcased impressive strategic thinking and a clear love for the game. Here are the top finishers from each section:
1st Grade & Under
🏆 1st Place: Mason Wang
🏆 2nd Place: Michael Schumm
🏆 3rd Place: Dwij Trivedi
🏆 4th Place: Isha Arun
🏆 5th Place: Reid McMillan
3rd Grade & Under
🏆 1st Place: Alvin Yang
🏆 2nd Place: Amman Ghazaoui
🏆 3rd Place: Brady Reichard
🏆 4th Place: Jashan Bola
🏆 5th Place: Anish Burse
6th Grade & Under
🏆 1st Place: Saanvisri Akkkipally
🏆 2nd Place: Abhiraj Singh
🏆 3rd Place: Nathan Nwankwo
🏆 4th Place: Jayden Peters
🏆 5th Place: Elias Crowder
8th Grade & Under
🏆 1st Place: Saket Sharma
🏆 2nd Place: Ashlesha Joshi
🏆 3rd Place: Rishi Shah
🏆 4th Place: Haotian Zhang
🏆 5th Place: Shriyan Shankar
12th Grade & Under
🏆 1st Place: Anas Mohamad
🏆 2nd Place: Eli Sella
🏆 3rd Place: Neo Dong
🏆 4th Place: Levi Brown
🏆 5th Place: Abhiram Ashok
The scholastic competitors showed tremendous potential, with several closely contested games leading to ties.
OPEN SECTION:
In the Open Section, Josh Smith and Ryan McCrea tied for 1st place, with Josh Smith taking home the championship plaque on tie breaks in a highly competitive Pro Section. Meanwhile, in the Reserve Section, Anas Mohamad, Donald Winslow, and Jacob Maynard also tied for 1st place, with Anas Mohamad claiming the championship plaque after the tie breaks. Finally, in the Novice Section, Maximus Wang took clear 1st place and secured the championship plaque after edging out tough competition. The performances of these players reflected the exceptional level of play throughout the day.
Pro Section
🏆 1st Place (tied): Josh Smith & Ryan McCrea
🏆 Top U2000: Drew Hollinberger
Reserve Section
🏆 1st Place (tied): Anas Mohamad, Donald Winslow, & Jacob Maynard
🏆 Top U1400: Shyamsundar Balasubramanium & Michael Dugdale
Novice Section
🏆 1st Place: Maximus Wang
🏆 2nd Place (tied): Joshua Wonderly & Spencer Miceli
🏆 Top U800: Thirumala Guntupalli, Neo Dong, & Shriyan Shankar
The success of the SCC National Chess Day Tournaments wouldn’t have been possible without the dedicated support of the local chess community. Special thanks to Carmel Christian Church, volunteers, parents, and everyone who helped make this day possible!
It is clear that the SCC National Chess Day Tournaments had not only been a day of competition but also a celebration of community. The success of this year’s event has only fueled excitement for future tournaments, where players of all ages and skill levels can continue to grow and connect through the game of chess.
Be sure to check out the full-rated results here:
Scholastic Results:
https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202410125982-32040235
Open Results:
https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202410126612-12882447
We look forward to seeing everyone at the next event! Please don’t forget to share your feedback on our Facebook page—it helps us make each tournament better than the last.
