HomeIndoreIndia’s Para Player Charvi Mehta Wins Silver At World Chess Championship In Goa India’s Para Player Charvi Mehta Wins Silver At World Chess Championship In Goa Ujjain’s para chess mastermind stuns in Blitz format, continues strong run in other categories FPJ News ServiceUpdated: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 04:43 PM IST India’s Charvi Mehta Wins Silver At World Chess Championship In Goa | FP Photo Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): Charvi Mehta, a talented chess player from India secured the silver medal in the Blitz format at the ongoing 24th Individual World Chess Championship held in Goa. The championship is organised from July 22 to 30. Competing in the wheelchair category, Charvi staged a remarkable comeback after losing her first three matches and finished second in the world. Charvi’s performance in the championship has got widespread appreciation. In addition to her silver in Blitz, she continues to lead in the standard and rapid formats keeping hopes high for further medals. 3 Men Arrested for Kidnapping 16-Year-Old Girl From Madhya Pradesh's Rewa Ujjaini Chess Association President Sandeep Kulshreshtha and Secretary Mahavir Jain shared that Charvi, a Class 10 student at Kendriya Vidyalaya has also been a three-time national champion in the women’s category at the National Para Chess Championship. Pune: Supriya Sule Demands Removal Of Wine Shop Near Hinjawadi’s Pawar Public School India-UK FTA Is A Game-Changer, Offers Duty-Free Access For 99% Exports: Union Minister Piyush Goyal First-Time Ever! Jasprit Bumrah's Streak Of Not Conceding 100 Runs In An Innings Broken On Day 4 Of IND Vs ENG 4th Test Telangana Road Accident: 2 DSPs From Andhra Pradesh Police Killed After Their Vehicle Skids Off Road, Rams Into Divider In Yadagiri (Shocking Visuals) Her mother is an international Mallakhamb umpire and recipient of the prestigious Vikram and Vishwamitra awards, while her father is Dr. Ashish Mehta. Spirit Of Dashrath Manji In MP’s Village? Locals Build 4.5Km Long Road Within Fortnight Charvi began her chess journey under the guidance of national player Jayesh Khatri and now trains with a team including Neeraj Singh Kushwaha, Omprakash Kanwal, and Arbaaz Khan. She also receives mentorship from senior chess experts across the country through online platforms. Officials from Ujjaini Chess Association and sports bodies across Madhya Pradesh have appreciated Charvi's outstanding achievement and called her a symbol of determination and rising excellence in para sports. Follow us on RECENT STORIES India’s Para Player Charvi Mehta Wins Silver At World Chess Championship In Goa Class 12 Youth Beaten To Death By Girlfriend's Father In MP's Ratlam; Had Come To Meet Her At 12 In... Spirit Of Dashrath Manji In MP’s Village? Locals Build 4.5Km Long Road Within Fortnight Indore Commodities Buzz Of July 26: Price Of Gold, Silver And Pulses-- All You Need To Know IIT-Indore Holds Orientation Programme For New Students