Srujan Keerthan won the Brilliant Trophy open online chess tournament after finishing level with Arnav Pasricha on 10.5 points from 12 rounds. PSS Nandagopal came third, while Sisika Borelli and PV Satyanarayana claimed best woman and veteran honours respectively
Published Date – 20 January 2026, 05:53 PM
Hyderabad: Srujan Keerthan emerged champion despite tying with Arnav Pasricha with 10.5 points each at the end of 12 rounds in the Brilliant Trophy open online chess tournament on Tuesday.
PSS Nandagopal secured third place.
Final placings: 1.Srujan Keerthan, 2. Arnav Pasricha, 3. P.S.S Nandagopal, 4. Arnav Pradhan, 5. Advay Bharathram, 6. P. Anjan Goud, 7. P.Harshith, 8. K.V.K Karthik, 9. Adhrit Padhy, 10. Ahimalya Das.
Best Woman: Sisika Borelli.
Best Veteran: P.V. Satyanarayana.
