Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Teen Chess Player Draws with Grandmaster in Mumbai Tournament
A young chess player named Hriday Maniar, who is 13 years old, played a draw with a very experienced chess player named Manik Mikulas!
This happened at a chess tournament in Mumbai called the Mumbai International Grandmaster Chess Tournament.
Hriday is much younger and not as experienced as Mikulas, so it was a big surprise!
Many other chess players from different countries are also playing in the tournament for a big prize.
Hriday Maniar, 13, drew against Grandmaster Manik Mikulas.
The match was part of the Mumbai International Grandmaster Chess Tournament.
Hriday's performance was a significant upset.
The tournament features 293 players from 18 countries.
The tournament has a total prize fund of ₹25.00 lakhs.
- Who
- Hriday Maniar and Manik Mikulas.
- What
- Mumbai International Grandmaster Chess Tournament.
- When
- Recently, on Tuesday.
- Where
- Mumbai, at the World Trade Centre.
- Why
- To compete in a chess tournament.
- Tournament Name
- Mumbai International Grandmaster Chess Tournament
- Location
- Mumbai
- Notable Result
- Hriday Maniar drew with Manik Mikulas
- Players
- Hriday Maniar, Manik Mikulas, and 291 others
- Prize Fund
- ₹25.00 lakhs
- Participants
- 293 from 18 countries
Sources
Aurionpro Junior International Chess Tournament: Avirat Chauhan Held To Draw By Tanmay R
Avirat Chauhan held to draw in the opening round of Mumbai Junior International
Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess: Local Teen Maniar Holds GM Mikulas To A Surprise Draw
Aurionpro Chess: Teenager Hriday Maniar holds GM Mikulas to a draw
