Seasoned campaigner Manas Ranjan Parida emerged champion in the State Open Rapid Chess Tournament, which was organized by Orissa State Chess Association (OSCA) at Jagaa Balia Kalyan Mandap, Kalupadaaghat, Khordha today.

Bhubaneswar-based Parida scored six points from as many rounds, while N S Ranjan finished runner-up with five points. Rajkishore Ghadai, Executive Engineer, Balasore Irrigation Division, handed over the prizes at the closing ceremony. The tournament was conducted by Debasis Panigrahi.

FINAL RANKINGS: 1. Manas Ranjan Parida (6), 2. N S Rajan (5), 3. Akhila Ch Majhee (5), 4. Natabara Das (5), 5. M Ranjan (5), 6. Mustaq Ali (4), 7. Prakash Ch Sahoo (4), 8. Prabhat Kumar Ojha (4), 9. Arjun Pradhan (4), 10. Debabrata Ghadai (4).
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PHOTO: Prize-winners with guest at Kalupadaghat in Khurda on November 20, 2016.