Tanaji Bhimaji Gargote Crowned IRG Champion at South Asia’s First Mind Sports Championship’s West Zone Finals

Reflecting on his victory, Tanaji Gargote shared, “Winning the Indian Rummy Grandmasters title is an incredible moment for me. Holding the trophy after such a challenging competition was truly special. It is inspiring to see Rummy recognized as a competitive mind sport, and I hope this platform continues to encourage more players to showcase their skills. I also extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the winners in Indian Chess Masters and Indian Chess Masters for the Blind, who have demonstrated immense dedication and excellence.”

The West Zone Finals also saw intense competition across all disciplines. In the Indian Chess Masters (ICM) Men’s category, Jval Saurin Patel secured Rank 1, followed by Md Nubairshah Shaikh in Rank 2 and Wagh Suyog in Rank 3. In the ICM Women’s category, Ashita Jain emerged victorious with Rank 1, while Swera Ana Braganca and Dnyanada Unmesh Gujarathi secured Rank 2 and Rank 3, respectively. Meanwhile, in the Indian Chess Masters for the Blind (ICMB), Darpan Inani claimed Rank 1, followed by Aryan B Joshi in Rank 2 and Kakade Atul in Rank 3.

With the successful conclusion of the West Zone Finals, the SOG Grandmasters Series has now completed two out of its four regional competitions. The tournament will now shift its focus to the North and East Zones, with registrations opening soon for competitors across all three disciplines.

The rise of mind sports in India is gaining significant momentum, with the SOG Grandmasters Series setting new benchmarks and creating champions across various formats. As the series progresses, it continues to reinforce the growing recognition of cognitive skill-based sports, offering a mainstream platform for players to excel at a national level.

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