India’s Savitha Shri bags bronze in World Rapid Chess.

Almaty (Kazakhstan)

Fifteen-year-old Indian Savitha Shri B today won a bronze medal in the women’s event of FIDE World Rapid Championship here. Seeded 36th, she finished with an impressive tally of eight points from 11 rounds to end third.

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