Congratulations Dear Arushi Dsilva 

Congratulations Dear Arushi Dsilva 

Hearty Congratulations dear Arushi Severin Helen D'Silva (d/o Mr Anand and Mrs Rita D'Silva, Parapade Upper Ward) for emerging as the Karnataka State Under-19 Girls Chess Champion. This victory was achieved at the Karnataka State FIDE- Rated Under-19 Girls Open Chess Championship 2026, held in Kalaburagi, where she demonstrated exceptional skill to score 8 points across 9 rounds. 

Arushi had also recently achieved an international chess breakthrough by crossing 2000 FIDE rating mark, reaching a peak rating of 2007, and earning the prestigious Woman Candidate Master (WCM) title. She also finished as the runner-up at the 2nd Chess FIDE- Rated Rapid Tournament in Shivamogga.

Derebail Parish is proud of her success and exceptional growth in Chess and prays that she brings home many more laurels. 

Blessings and best wishes from Rev. Fr. Joseph Martis, Rev. Fr. Steevan Nelson Peris, family, friends and ward members