Shubhi Gupta Wins Gold for the U-16 and Bronze for the U-20 at the Commonwealth Chess Championships

Chess prodigy Shubhi Gupta demonstrated her might once more at the recently ended Commonwealth Chess Championships 2024 in Kalutara, Sri Lanka, where she won the gold medal for girls U-16 and the bronze medal for girls U-20.

Shubhi, the current U-19 girls’ national champion and a Women FIDE Master (WFM), made a lasting impact with her flawless performance in the U-16 division, collecting seven wins and two draws. She outperformed her rivals, winning ahead of Mrittika Mallick (7 points) and Yashvi Jain (6.5 points), who claimed second and third place, respectively, with an amazing 8 points out of a possible 9.

Shubhi’s competitive spirit was further demonstrated in the Open category, where they faced off against seasoned Grandmasters (GMS), International Masters (IMS), and Women Grandmasters (WGMs). Her success did not end with her U-16 victory. He placed third in the U-20 girls’ division with 4.5 points thanks to her focused performance, earning her a bronze medal.

Shubhi Explained that,  “It was a fantastic experience, playing against some of the top international players. I am happy that I could perform consistently in both U-16 and the Open category. Winning the Commonwealth U-12 title and the World Cadet Championship were important milestones in my journey, and this latest success has boosted my confidence further. I am looking forward to playing many more Open tournaments this year and continuing to improve my game.”

Shubhi continues to gain acclaim after accolade with her outstanding achievements earning her a prize sum of Rs 1,00,000. Her father introduced her to chess when she was a young player from Ghaziabad, and she has since excelled both domestically and internationally. Two years ago, she won the World Cadet Championship title in the same age group and the U-12 gold at the Commonwealth Youth Chess Championship.