Trisha Kanyamarala

Carlow Rapid 2025

This was the first time Carlow hosted a rapid tournament, and it was great to see 90 players turn up for the inaugural edition! That’s a solid number for a debut event, and it created a lively, competitive environment. Carlow, a charming town located in the southeast of Ireland, was just a 35-minute drive away …

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Whitsun Open 2025

Tarun and I played in the International Whitsun Open 2025, held in Munich, Germany—our first-ever tournament in Germany! From lost baggage to wild endgames, this trip had everything. And looking back… what a ride it was! The Arrival Drama: Welcome to Munich! Our journey started with a bit of chaos—classic chess tournament travel drama. We …

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Tarun Wins Drogheda Chess Congress 2025 – Thomson Masters

Tarun Wins 34th Drogheda Chess Congress 2025 – Thomson Masters Tarun clinched victory at the Drogheda Chess Congress 2025, winning the Thomson Masters section in impressive style. This marks his second tournament win in just two weeks, following his triumph at the Ennis Chess Congress earlier this month. A Return to Familiar Grounds This was …

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4NCL Weekend 4

L-R Sai, Tetsuaki, Mahin, (Captain) Aidan, Tim, Tarun, and me. In the back are the parents of one of our players. A few of our teammates are missing from the group photo. This past weekend, Tarun and I travelled to the UK to play in Weekend 4 of the 4NCL (Four Nations Chess League). We …

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