Chess at MeepleCon: A Fun and Enriching Experience
Chess was a part of MeepleCon this year, with two blitz tournaments held during the day. The top three finishers received cash prizes, and young players were encouraged with board game rewards. The tournament ran smoothly from start to finish. It was a positive experience for both players and organizers. We look forward to a bigger chess presence at MeepleCon in the future.
Chess in focus at MeepleCon
MeepleCon, India’s biggest board game convention, now in its sixth edition, proved to be a memorable and enriching experience for our team. The event was full of energy, learning, and fun, giving us the opportunity to explore a wide variety of new and exciting board games while engaging with an enthusiastic community.
As part of the convention, we successfully conducted a chess tournament that ran smoothly throughout the day. While the participation was relatively modest this year, the overall experience was positive and encouraging. The organizers shared that chess will be introduced in a much bigger and better format in the coming editions of MeepleCon, which makes us excited about what lies ahead.
Top finishers
The first tournament was held at 11 AM. The top three finishers were Sudarshan Malga (1st), Vishal Didwania (2nd) and Sriparameshwaran Iyer (3rd). They received cash prizes of Rs. 5000, Rs. 3000, and Rs. 2000 respectively.
In the younger category, prizes were awarded to Rihaan Wankhede (Best U-08), Vidit Balani (Best U-10), and Devanth Alagarajan (Best U-12). These players received board games as prizes.
The second tournament was held at 4 PM. The top three finishers were Kriti Mayur Patel (1st), Viraj Pandit (2nd), and Devarsh Shah (3rd). They received cash prizes of Rs. 5000, Rs. 3000, and Rs. 2000 respectively. In the younger category, prizes were awarded to Nishiv Doshi (Best U-08), Anand Neeraj Kumar Dubey (Best U-10), and Kahaan Shah (Best U-12). These players received board games as prizes. Unfortunately, we do not have photographs of these players.
Overall, the chess tournament at MeepleCon was a fun-filled and rewarding experience. It not only strengthened our presence in the board gaming community but also set the stage for bigger and better chess events in the future.
