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Ugadi 2025 in Ireland! Tarun and Trisha Kanyamarala received prestigious certificates of appreciation for their chess achievements at this vibrant Indian festival. Discover how the Ugadi festival, marking the Telugu New Year, showcased a rich display of cultural performances, including dance and music, alongside recognizing local talent in chess, martial arts, academics, and more. The…

A Prestigious Event by the Black Sea The European Championship 2025 took place in Eforie Nord, Romania, from March 15th to 26th. Set by the Black Sea, it was a stunning location, but the tournament itself was as intense as ever. With 400 players, including 100 Grandmasters and 75 International Masters from 40 countries, the…

This was my fourth time competing in the World Junior Chess Championship, held in Petrovac, Montenegro. I had previously participated in the tournament in Italy, Mexico, and India. My journey to Montenegro was anything but smooth. I had to take three flights to get there! My first flight, from Dublin to Frankfurt, was at 5:00…