Borax Morarji announces sponsorship for Bhakti

(Photo -Bhakti playing in Benasque, Spain)

Monginis Brand Ambassador Bhakti Kulkarni
received another boost to her chess career
when M/s Borax Morarji announced a
scholarship of Rupees One Lakh towards
her foreign travel. If Bhakti performs well during
the next few months, then this amount would be
enhanced substantially, it is understood.

National Junior Girls Champion Bhakti is presently
playing in Benasque, Spain. She drew with French
International Master Romain Edouard (ELO 2508)
in the second round. In a long drawn out ending
where Bhakti had the white pieces, she managed a
draw with perpetual check. This is the highest rated
player against which she has had an even result.
The Woman FIDE Master plays German FIDE Master
Hannes Langrock (ELO 2398) in the third round later today.

Bhakti's next tournaments include the Asian Youth
in Teheran, the World Schools in Singapore, the National
Women's 'A' Championship in New Delhi and
the World Youth Championships in Vietnam.
Her coach Dronacharya awardee Raghunandan Gokhale
has expressed satisfaction with her progress.