Sham R dominates 2nd Dr. KCG Verghese Memorial Rating Open 2024
19/05/2024 -Sham R scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 2nd Dr. KCG Verghese Memorial Rating Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the field. Teenager Saravanan scored sole 8/9 to secure second place. Vijay Shreeram P and Dinesh Rajan M scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed third and fourth respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹300000. The top three prizes were ₹40000 + trophy, ₹30000 and ₹20000 each. The five-day rating tournament was organized by and at KCG College of Technology, Chennai from 1st to 5th May 2024. This is Sham's first rating and second tournament triumph of the year. Photos: Rahul/KCG College of Technology