Hyderabad, July 23 -- Up Trophy) at the prestigious Menuires International Chess Championship, held in France from 11th to 18th July 2026.
Representing India on the global stage, Grandmaster Raja Rithvik delivered an exceptional unbeaten performance, scoring 7.0 points from 9 rounds in a highly competitive tournament featuring 86 accomplished players from across the world. His consistency, strategic brilliance, and composure throughout the championship earned him the runner-up position among a strong international field.
One of the defining moments of the tournament came in the final round, where this KLH student produced a stunning victory over the tournament's top seed, French Grandmaster Maxime Lagarde, in a thrilling encounter. The im...