Adhiraj Mitra, a young chess sensation from Jamshedpur, has brought immense pride to Jharkhand by winning the Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025. The prestigious event, held in Malaysia from November 7 to 16, featured fierce competition among top players from several Commonwealth nations. In this strong field, Adhiraj has shown tremendous maturity and confidence.

He played nine rounds with unwavering focus. He won a string of outstanding games and finished the tournament unbeaten, conceding only two ties. Every game showed his strategic depth, patience, and ability to maintain composure even in tight situations. 

Adhiraj, a student at Loyola School in Jamshedpur, has consistently risen through the ranks of Indian chess. His steady rise is now backed by an international title that carries great significance.

His coach, Dushyant Das, expressed heartfelt joy and admiration for his student’s achievement. He said that Adhiraj’s discipline, dedication, and sharp understanding of the game have been evident for several years. He added that this gold medal is only the beginning of a promising future, one that could see Adhiraj competing at even higher levels and bringing further glory to India.