PONDA, Jan. 2 -- Team Herald [emailprotected]

Anand Mind Masters emerged champions of the 5th Curti team chess championship after scoring a perfect 10 match points, winning all five of their encounters in the tournament organised by Ajinkya Chess Academy in association with the Ponda Taluka Chess Association at the Shree Krishna Temple Hall, Kelbai-Curti. Led by captain Anand Kurtikar, the winning team comprised Nirbhay Gaude, Shubham Gaude and Shradha Gaude. Four Knight Warriors finished runners-up with seven match points and 13 game points, represented by captain Chetan Kurtikar, Tansh Gaude, Reyansh Kurtikar and Aarush Naik. Legendary Warriors claimed third place with seven match points and 12 game points, with Pratish Gaude as captai...