Prithvi Raj Prajeesh of India won the 11th ACA Classical FIDE Rated Chess Tournament with an unbeaten 5.5 out of 6 points. The event took place in Bahrain from January 25 to February 3, 2026. Lumanog Eddie Jr L from the Philippines finished second with 5 points.
The 11th ACA Classical FIDE Rated Chess Tournament concluded after six rounds at the Game Arena in Zinj, Bahrain. Organized by Arjun’s Chess Academy, the competition ran from January 25 to February 3, 2026, under a time control of 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move from the first move.
Prithvi Raj Prajeesh emerged as the overall champion, maintaining an unbeaten record throughout the event to score 5.5 points. His consistent performance secured the top spot. Lumanog Eddie Jr L of the Philippines took second place with 5 points. Seven players tied at 4 points, but Noel Abraham Punnoose of India claimed third via superior tiebreak scores.
This victory marks Prithvi Raj Prajeesh's second rated tournament win in 2026. Earlier in the year, he triumphed at the C. H. Mohammed Koya Memorial Chess Tournament – Season 2, achieving a perfect 7 out of 7 points.
The final rankings highlighted other notable performers, including Mikael Vivek Joseph and Dhruvi Shrikant Panigrahi among those with 4 points. Photos from the event were provided by Arjun Kakkadath. The tournament's official webpage offers further details on the organizer.
