Iran female chess player runner up in Sri Lanka champs

Iranian teenage girl Parnian Qomi ranked second in the 2019 Asian Youth Chess Championship held in Sri Lanka.

In the final match, Qomi tied with her rival and received a silver medal.

Meanwhile, Iranian male teenage Sina Movahed was overpowered by India and snatched a bronze medal.

In 16-year-old category, Amir Reza Agha Bala ranked third and bagged a bronze medal.

In is worth noting that Iranian squad received seven medals including 1 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze in Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships.

The 2019 Asian Youth Chess Championship was held on April 2-10.