Srinagar, May 23 -- Fatima Tu Zohra, a young chess player from Bandipora district, has secured the first position in the state-level chess championship held at Indoor Stadium, Srinagar. She received a gold medal in the Under-13 age category. The championship was organised by the All J&K Chess Association under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation.

The event brought together participants from different districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Fatima emerged at the top after a series of competitive rounds, demonstrating her skill and consistency throughout the tournament.

Fatima has previously participated in two national-level chess championships, representing Jammu and Kashmir. With this latest victory, she has now been selected for anoth...