The bill, H. 4370, is a House Resolution that congratulates four young chess champions—Samuel Paukovitz, Jason Marshal, Tanay Sanghani, and Diya Balamurugan—for their victories in the 2025 South Carolina Scholastic Chess Championship. The resolution acknowledges their achievements in their respective categories and wishes them luck as they represent South Carolina at the national competition in Middleton, Wisconsin, scheduled for July 28-31, 2025.
Additionally, the resolution expresses gratitude to the Columbia Chess Club for sponsoring the championship and highlights the club's significant contributions to promoting chess in South Carolina. The Columbia Chess Club has hosted various events, including the largest open chess tournament in the state's history, and has established a physical location in Columbia to support chess enthusiasts of all ages. The resolution aims to celebrate the accomplishments of the young champions and the positive impact of the Columbia Chess Club on the community.