Rahul Srivasthav P clear first at 12th Annual Washington International 2025

GM Rahul Srivasthav P scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win 12th Annual Washington International 2025 Championship (≥2200 or USCF 2000). He finished a half point ahead of the competition. GM Jianchao Zhou (USA) and GM Andrew Tang (USA) scored 7/9 each. They shared second place. The total prize fund was US$ 43650, $25000 in the Championship section. The top three prizes were $7000, $3500 and $1750 each. The five-day nine round Rating Open Championship (≥2000 or USCF ≥2200) tournament was organized by FA Mike Regan at Rockville Hilton in Rockville, Maryland, USA from 9th to 13th August 2025. This is Rahul's first rating tournament triumph of the year. Apart from Rahul, IM Ilamaparthi A R is the only other Indian to make top ten finish. He is the highest non-GM finisher, shared fourth place scoring 6.5/9 and remained undefeated. Photo: Michael Regan / Maryland Chess Association