Saurabh Anand of Bihar stunned Former National Champion & GM Praveen Thipsay

Lions Club Metro Jaipur National Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2012 was Inaugrated on 21 April 2012 at S K Chaudhary Educational Trust’s Shankra Group Of Institutions, Kukas, RIICO Industrial Area, Jaipur. Ceremony was Inaugurated by Senior IAS Officer Mr Rajendra Bhanawat when he moved against Local Star Sonakshi Rathore. First Day Saw Three Major Upset when All three Titled Players lost against lessor known Players. 12yr Saurabh Anand of Bihar stunned Former National Champion & GM Praveen Thipsay in first Round. Rajendra Teli of Rajasthan surprised another Grandmaster Sri Ram Jha of Delhi. Rishi Thariani of Delhi overpowered IM Arogyadeep Dass Of West Bengal.