Mysore :

Chess is a traditional sport and has been patronised in our country for a long time. Mysore has been producing talented players from time to time. One such player who has been consistently doing well in the International, National and State-level is H.R. Manasa, who finished second in the recently concluded 3rd National Schools Chess Championships 2014 for U-15 Girls at Delhi last week. She is our ‘Star This Week.’

Manasa, a X std. student of De Paul International Residential School, Mysore, is the daughter of Prasad and Suchithra Prasad.

Encouraged by her parents and the School, Manasa has emerged the State Champion in U-15, U-17, U-19, Women’s category and has been making good progress in her rating by participating in FIDE rated tournaments. She presently trains at Mysore Chess Centre.

Manasa, representing De Paul International Residential School, Mysore, in the 3rd National Schools Chess Tournament for U-15 Girls, brought laurels to everyone with her excellent performance.

Manasa tied with Isha Sharma (the winner) with 8 points from nine rounds, but the latter’s better tie-break score of 43.25 to Manasa’s 39 helped Isha to clinch the title. Manasa finished second. Manasa with a rating of 1702 at present had wins over Bhavya Narang, A. Saradhana, Yashika Dhawan, Isha Sharma, Niharika, H. Chandreyee, Annie Gladys and Lasani H. Kothari. She had one loss against Shet Pranitha.

Presently, Manasa is taking part in the Karnataka State U-19 Girls Chess Championships being held at Gulbarga and is leading the points table with four points at the end of 4 rounds.

She has represented the country in the Youth Chess Championships last year. She intends to work hard in the days to come and improve on her rating in the National and International levels.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News  / June 22nd, 2014