We’re thrilled to announce that Parishkaar has won the Qualifier 2 event in the FWCCC! It was an exciting and competitive tournament, filled with brilliant performances and fighting spirit from our players.
For a closer look at the final standings and results, check out our detailed tournament report here: https://parishkaar.com/i4d-parishkaar-technologies-wins-qualifier-2-of-fide-world-corporate-chess-championship-2025/
A Memorable Start: Upset Against Morgan Stanley
Right from Round 1, Parishkaar faced the top-seeded team, Morgan Stanley. Despite the tough pairing, our team rose to the occasion.
Our very own Zalan produced one of the biggest upsets of the tournament — he defeated Grandmaster Joshua Sheng from Morgan Stanley!
Take a look at this remarkable game where Zalan showed composure and precision to outplay a GM:
Zalan vs. Joshua Sheng
In this position, Zalan trapped his opponent’s piece.
How did White win a piece in this position?
You can follow all the games from the tournament here
Stephen – The Unbeaten Scorer
Our board 3, Stephen, was our most consistent and impressive performer! Displaying exceptional resourcefulness and calm under pressure, he finished unbeaten with an impressive 6/7 points, making him our top scorer.
Here’s one of Stephen’s clean wins. In this position, which move would give White a greater advantage — Nxb7 to grab the pawn, or Bxc6 to exchange the bishop pair?
Tarun – Solid at the Top Board
On board 1, Tarun continued to be a reliable and solid performer for the team. Holding his own against strong opposition, he contributed crucial points that anchored Parishkaar’s success.
Check out this wild game where Tarun was a piece down but managed to salvage a half point.
Trisha – Steady on Board 4
On board 4, Trisha kept the team’s momentum going with solid play.
A well-known trap: how should White play to win a pawn?
Looking Ahead
It’s been an exciting journey so far, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!
The Knockout Stage of the FWCCC continues this Saturday, 18 October, and we’re eager to witness more thrilling games from our players.
Stay tuned and keep cheering for Team Parishkaar!