South Zone Inter-University Chess: SRM IST reign continues

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Champs SRM IST Men's team

SRM IST men win the title fourth year running

SRM Institute of Science and Technology men’s team won the South Zone Inter-University Chess fourth year in the running.

The tournament was organised by Vel Tech University, Avadi, Chennai from January 8 to 11.

The Results:

Round 1:

SRMIST beat Karnataka State Law University 4-0.

Round 2:

SRMIST beat JNTU, Kakinada 4-0.

Round 3:

SRMIST beat University of Calicut 3.5-0.5.

Round 4:

SRMIST beat Bharathiar University 3-1.

Round 5:

SRMIST beat University of Madras 4-0.

Round 6:

SRMIST beat KLEF University 3-1.

Round 7:

SRMIST beat Anna University 3-1.

Final standings:

Winner: SRMIST, Chennai (Defending Champion) - 24,5 Points.

Runner: Jeppiaar University, Chennai - 21.5 Points.

Third: KLEF University, AP - 20.5 Points.

Fourth: Anna University, Chennai - 20.5 Points.

Top four team Qualified for the all-India Inter-University chess championship.