The 17th ACA Blitz Chess Tournament – FIDE Rated, organized by Arjun’s Chess Academy, was held on October 16, 2025, at the Game Arena, ACA Bahrain. A total of 46 players participated in this exciting event filled with fast-paced games and brilliant tactical play.
After seven thrilling rounds, the following players emerged as prize winners:

🏆 Overall Prizes
1️⃣ 1st Place: Mero, Aghiad – 7 Points
2️⃣ 2nd Place: Safvan, Subair Khan – 6 Points
3️⃣ 3rd Place: Navaneet, Sreekanth – 5.5 Points
4️⃣ 4th Place: Dela Cerna, Janelle – 5 Points
5️⃣ 5th Place: Aradhy, Roy – 5 Points
6️⃣ 6th Place: Arnav, Singh Dewan – 5 Points
7️⃣ 7th Place: Prithvi, Raj Prajeesh – 4.5 Points

🎖️ Special Category Winners
▪️Best Player (0–1600): Rudra, Desai – 4.5 Points
▪️Best Player (0–1500): Pranav, Santhosh – 4.5 Points
▪️Best Unrated Player: Aarav, Pandya – 4.5 Points
▪️Best Under 8 Player: Brayden, Anand – 4 Points
▪️Best Under 10 Player: Jeff, George – 4 Points
▪️Best Under 12 Player: Kasinath, Kochunniramparambil Siljith – 4.5 Points
▪️Best Girl: Janet, George – 3 Points

♟️ ACA Level Awards
▪️Best Rook Level Player: Alvin, Johnson – 4 Points
▪️Best Bishop Level Player: Karthik, Mahesh – 4.5 Points
▪️Best Knight Level Player: Srihari, Abhilash – 2.5 Points

The tournament witnessed remarkable performances from both rated and unrated players, highlighting the rising chess standards in Bahrain. The event concluded with a vibrant prize distribution ceremony, celebrating the spirit of competition and learning fostered by Arjun’s Chess Academy.