Mary Ann Gomes of Airports Authority of India emerged winner of the Velammal Educational Trust National Premier women's chess championship on 9 November 2011. Mary became the 17th player to win this event. She received a trophy and Rs.75000 from D.V. Sundar, vice-president, FIDE (World Chess Federation).
Eesha Karavade finished second after defeating Padmini Rout. Tania Sachdev went on to defeat Sai Meera with the white pieces to take third place. Cash prizes totalling Rs. 250000 were distributed to the top finishers in an event.
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