Top three seeds secure podium finish
Marthandan K U and Aadithya Pradeep are the only two players to remain undefeated among the top ten finishers. 11-year-old Goutham Krishna H scored an impressive 7.0/9 to secure sixth place. His only blemish was in the final round against the eventual champion, Hrithickkesh P R.
Ms. Sonia Giri (Irinjalakuda Municipal Chairperson) inaugurated the tournament, presided by Fr. Emmanuel Mevada (Rector, Don Bosco School, Irinjalakuda). The function was delighted with the presence of FA FT Mr. T J Suresh Kumar (Former Indian junior chess team coach), Mr. Govindankutty M S (International Arbiter) and Mr. Francis N P (Inspector of Police). Mr. Peter Joseph. M (Secretary, Chess Association Thrissur) welcomed the gathering, followed by Mr. K T Babu (Chairman, Adith Foundation), expressed the vote of thanks.
The tournament was organized by Don Bosco Youth Centre in coordination with Thrissur Chess Academy from 27th and 31st December 2021 at Don Bosco School Irinjalakuda, Kerala. A total of 203 players took part in this nine-round Swiss league Rating tournament which had a time control of 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move no.1.
Final Standings
| Rk. | SNo | Name | FED | Rtg | Pts. | TB1 | TB2 | TB3 | |
| 1 | 1 | Hirthickkesh Pr | IND | 2232 | 8,0 | 52,0 | 55,5 | 47,50 | |
| 2 | 3 | Marthandan K U | IND | 1986 | 7,5 | 55,0 | 58,5 | 47,50 | |
| 3 | 2 | Chandar Raju | IND | 2031 | 7,5 | 53,0 | 58,0 | 45,75 | |
| 4 | 40 | Aadithya Pradeep | IND | 1325 | 7,5 | 49,5 | 53,5 | 43,00 | |
| 5 | 4 | Anilkumar O.T. | IND | 1924 | 7,0 | 50,0 | 54,0 | 40,00 | |
| 6 | 22 | Goutham Krishna H | IND | 1455 | 7,0 | 50,0 | 53,5 | 39,00 | |
| 7 | 16 | AGM | Mani Bharathy | IND | 1531 | 7,0 | 49,0 | 53,5 | 38,50 |
| 8 | 19 | Ebin Benny | IND | 1487 | 7,0 | 49,0 | 51,0 | 36,00 | |
| 9 | 11 | Abdallah M Nisthar | IND | 1676 | 7,0 | 48,5 | 53,0 | 39,00 | |
| 10 | 6 | Sooraj M R | IND | 1863 | 7,0 | 45,5 | 48,5 | 36,25 | |
| 11 | 15 | Adithya A Chullikkad | IND | 1594 | 7,0 | 44,0 | 48,5 | 37,75 | |
| 12 | 26 | Jyothika U R | IND | 1438 | 7,0 | 41,0 | 44,5 | 34,00 | |
| 13 | 47 | Pournami S | IND | 1276 | 6,5 | 50,0 | 51,5 | 34,75 | |
| 14 | 7 | Joy Lazar M.A. | IND | 1818 | 6,5 | 48,0 | 51,5 | 34,50 | |
| 15 | 8 | Anupam M Sreekumar | IND | 1798 | 6,5 | 43,5 | 47,5 | 32,00 | |
| 16 | 25 | Jojo P John | IND | 1444 | 6,5 | 42,0 | 44,5 | 30,50 | |
| 17 | 10 | Raveendran C.R. | IND | 1679 | 6,5 | 41,5 | 45,5 | 33,50 | |
| 18 | 69 | Sreevas S | IND | 1200 | 6,0 | 48,5 | 53,5 | 32,50 | |
| 19 | 66 | Atul Krishna M | IND | 1214 | 6,0 | 48,0 | 51,5 | 30,75 | |
| 20 | 107 | Shawn Pravin | IND | 1036 | 6,0 | 47,5 | 51,0 | 28,50 | |
| 21 | 37 | Giridhar A | IND | 1347 | 6,0 | 46,5 | 50,5 | 29,00 | |
| 22 | 33 | Sidharth Sreekumar | IND | 1395 | 6,0 | 46,0 | 47,5 | 28,75 | |
| 23 | 12 | Ramkumar S | IND | 1675 | 6,0 | 45,5 | 49,5 | 29,00 | |
| 24 | 13 | Unnikrishnan M A | IND | 1636 | 6,0 | 45,5 | 48,5 | 28,50 | |
| 25 | 17 | Umesh P | IND | 1521 | 6,0 | 44,5 | 47,5 | 27,50 |
