Diya's second rating tournament triumph in over a month
Both Priya Yadav and Diya Chowdhury were the coleaders at 7/8 each, heading into the final round. Priya lost against Ishika Madke and Diya defeated Supriti Mandal in the final round to become the champion. Chhattisgarh's very own 9-year-old Ishika Madke became the youngest finisher among the top ten of the event.
Thanks to Ashok Patel, Secretary of Raigarh District Chess Association, for sharing the photos.
A total of 47 players participated from various states across the country. The five-day nine-round Swiss league Rating tournament was organized by Raigarh District Chess Association at Agroha Bhavan in Raigarh, Chhattisharh from 14th to 18th April 2023. The time control for the event was 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move no.1.
Final standings
| Rk. | SNo | Name | FED | Rtg | Club/City | Pts. | TB1 | TB2 | TB3 | |
| 1 | 1 | Diya, Chowdhury | IND | 1823 | West Bangel | 8 | 49 | 53 | 45,50 | |
| 2 | 5 | Madke, Ishika | IND | 1170 | Chhattisgarh | 7,5 | 50 | 53,5 | 41,75 | |
| 3 | 3 | Pari, Tiwari | IND | 1193 | Chhattisgarh | 7,5 | 49,5 | 52,5 | 41,75 | |
| 4 | 4 | ACM | Priya, Yadav | IND | 1181 | Uttar Pradesh | 7 | 49 | 51,5 | 36,00 |
| 5 | 17 | Akanksha, Jaiswal | IND | 0 | Chhattisgarh | 6,5 | 43 | 46 | 31,00 | |
| 6 | 8 | Jasman, Kaur | IND | 1146 | Chhattisgarh | 6 | 48 | 52 | 30,25 | |
| 7 | 46 | Shreesti, Shreyasi | IND | 0 | Odisha | 6 | 46,5 | 51 | 30,25 | |
| 8 | 7 | Pooja, Saytonday | IND | 1152 | Chhattisgarh | 6 | 44,5 | 47 | 26,50 | |
| 9 | 47 | Soniya, Bhagat | IND | 0 | Chhattisgarh | 6 | 40 | 42 | 25,00 | |
| 10 | 13 | Abhishree, Sharma | IND | 0 | Chhattisgarh | 5,5 | 48 | 51,5 | 25,50 |
