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Asian Continental 2023 R6: Tenacious Mary topples top seed Munguntuul

09/06/2023 -

WGM Mary Ann Gomes showed her class as she defeated the top seed IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul (MGL) in Round 6 of Asian Continental Women 2023. There is a reason she has won lots of accolades and laurels over the years. IM Divya Deshmukh won against WIM Alua Nurmanova (KAZ) with ease. Both Mary and Divya are the coleaders in the Women's event with a 5/6 score. They will face each other in the seventh round. In the Open section, GM Arjun Erigaisi could not find a way to break his opponent IM Madaminov Mukhiddin's (UZB) resistance. The All-Indian battle between GM Pranav V and GM Abhimanyu Puranik ended in a draw. Arjun, Abhimanyu, Pranav, IM Aronyak Ghosh along with eight other players are trailing the leader, GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov (UZB) by a full point at 4.5/6 each. Round 7 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 2:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Nursultan Sabdenov

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11th Norway Chess 2023 R8: Gukesh crushes Tari, now World no.13

09/06/2023 -

D Gukesh is having the tournament of his life at 11th Norway Chess 2023. He defeated Aryan Tari in a beautiful game where his c and d-pawns reached the seventh rank in the middlegame. Yes, you have to see it to believe it. The teenager scored the only Classical victory of the round. This win not only propelled him to the third place in the tournament standings, but also moved him up to World no.13 in the live ratings. That day is not very far when Gukesh will break into World top 10 and surpass Vishy Anand to become the new India no.1 too. Magnus Carlsen defeated Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in Armageddon. Thus, he is out of the championship race. Fabiano Caruana defeated Wesley So in Armageddon to maintain his lead. Round 9 starts today from 5 p.m. local time, 8:30 p.m. IST. All photos in this article are by Lennart Ootes/Norway Chess unless stated otherwise.

S Rohith Krishna on the verge of winning 2nd Maharashtra GM Open 2023

08/06/2023 -

IM S Rohith Krishna registered his fourth win in-a-row in the penultimate round of 2nd Maharashtra GM Open 2023. What seemed like an opening trap from the outside, was actually unfolding in front of everyone's eyes, just like the players. Rohith defeated IM Milosz Szpar to increase his lead to a full point heading into the final round. He is now at 8.5/10. IM Viani Antonio Dcunha, GM Aleksej Aleksandrov and GM Laxman R R are the only three players at 7.5/10 each. Rohith needs a draw against Aleksej in the final round to become a clear champion. Laxman and Viani have an outside chance of winning the event too, if Aleksej manages to beat Rohith. Round 11 starts tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Vidit Gujrathi and Raunak Sadhwani win the Maharashtra Challenge Match 2023

08/06/2023 -

Vidit Gujrathi and Raunak Sadhwani won Maharashtra Challenge Match 2023. They both dominated their respective opponents Peter Svidler and Nigel Short. Raunak won the match with six games and a day to spare, Vidit clinched it with four games left on the final day. The India no.3 won ₹1000000, while Svidler received ₹600000. The teenager Raunak received ₹300000, while the veteran Short got ₹200000. Raunak dominated all three formats - Classical, Rapid and Blitz. Vidit scored more in Classical and Rapid events. Svidler was better in Blitz. This was a FIDE-Rated event, so both Vidit and Raunak won some valuable Elo rating points, apart from gaining a wealth of experience in their home state of Maharashtra. The match was held at Raunak's home city of Nagpur. Photos: Sagar Shah

Asian Continental 2023 R5: Mary Ann joins Divya at the top

08/06/2023 -

GM Abhimanyu Puranik drew against GM Bardiya Daneshvar (IRI) in the fifth round of Asian Continental 2023. GM Rinat Jumabayev (KAZ) and GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov (UZB) won their respective games to stay in the lead 4.5/5. They are followed by six players including three Indians - GM Arjun Erigaisi, GM Pranav V and GM Abhimanyu Puranik. In the Women's event, IM Divya Deshmukh held the top seed IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul (MGL) to a draw. WGM Mary Ann Gomes defeated WFM Afruza Khamdamova (UZB) to join the four-way lead with Divya at 4/5 each. The defending champion WGM Nandhidhaa P V and WIM Sakshi Chitlange are trailing by a half point at 3.5/5 each. Round 6 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 2:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Nursultan Sabdenov

2nd Maharashtra GM 2023 R9: S Rohith Krishna emerges sole leader

07/06/2023 -

IM S Rohith Krishna defeated FM Vedant Panesar to emerge sole leader at 2nd Maharashtra GM Open 2023. 13-year-old, reigning two-time National Under-17 Open champion, CM Mayank Chakraborty outplayed GM Alexei Fedorov. The veteran made some positional inaccuracy which the teenager correctly capitalized on. This win earned him his maiden GM and IM-norm. IM Kushagra Mohan and untitled Sanket Chakravarty held the top seed GM Boris Savchenko and the third seed GM Luka Paichadze to a draw each. FM Ayush Sharma defeated IM Sammed Shete after the latter made an incorrect exchange which increased the vulnerability of his king. IM Milosz Szapr and Mayank are trailing Rohith by a half point at 7/9 each. Round 10 starts tomorrow at 3 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Harikrishnan clinches May Day Celebration Rapid Rating Open 2023

07/06/2023 -

Both IM Harikrishnan A Ra and IM Srihari L R scored an unbeaten 7.5/8 each. Harikrishnan won May Day Celebration Rapid Rating Open 2023 due to better tie-breaks. Srihari was adjudged third. Seven players scored 7/9 each. IM Rathanvel V S edged past six other players to secure third place. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹25000, ₹20000 and ₹15000 along with a trophy each respectively. The one-day rapid rating tournament organized by Azure Chess Institute and chessfee.com witnessed the participation of 368 players including a GM and 7 IMs. This was Harikrishnan's third rating tournament triumph of 2023.

Asian Continental 2023 R1-4: Abhimanyu Puranik and Divya Deshmukh in the lead

07/06/2023 -

GM Abhimanyu Puranik defeated IM Madaminov Mukhiddin (KAZ) to join the lead with five more players at Asian Continental 2023. Abhimanyu won an exciting game against IM Arystabek Urazayev (KAZ) in the third round. GM Arjun Erigaisi has managed to win three games in-a-row after missing the first round as he was travelling from Dubai, UAE. GM Pranav V, GM Sethuraman S P and IM Aditya Samant are also at 3/4 each. In the Women's event, IM Divya Deshmukh defeated WGM-elect WIM Sakshi Chitlange to move to 3.5/4. She is now the coleader with IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul (MGL). Round 5 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 2:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Nursultan Sabdenov

11th Norway Chess 2023 R7: Caruana loses on time in Armageddon against Gukesh

07/06/2023 -

D Gukesh continues his great run at 11th Norway Chess 2023. The 44th Chess Olympiad Gold medalist, drew the Classical game against the tournament sole leader, Fabiano Caruana. In the Armageddon, the teenager was lost in the queen endgame. However, the American ran out of time and lost the game. Thus, Gukesh won the match. Caruana is still in sole lead 14.5/21 followed by Hikaru Nakamura 12.5/21. Nakamura defeated Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in a thrilling Armageddon in a back and forth game. Magnus Carlsen continues to struggle winning a Classical game at this event. He defeated Alireza Firouzja in Armageddon. Today is the final rest day. Round 8 starts tomorrow Thursday 8th June from 5 p.m. local time, 8:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Norway Chess

2nd Maharashtra GM 2023 R8: S Rohith Krishna joins Vedant Panesar and Milosz Szpar in the lead

06/06/2023 -

IM S Rohith Krishna continues his terrific form. A day after beating the top seed of the tournament, Rohith won against the third seeded, GM Luka Paichadze (GEO). His preparation worked out as the Georgian made some positional inaccuracies and later lost an exchange. FM Vedant Panesar drew his game against IM Milosz Szapar (POL). Thus, Milos, Rohith and Vedant are now in a three-way lead 6.5/8. IM Neelash Saha, CM Mayank Chakraborty and GM Alexei Fedorov are close on their heels at 6/8 each. They defeated FM Ritviz Parab, GM Vladimir Burmakin and IM Sammed Shete respectively. The top three boards will witness - Rohith vs Vedant, Milosz vs Neelash and Mayank vs Fedorov in Round 9. It starts tomorrow at 3 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Diptayan Ghosh and Sammed Shete win 1st RCPP Rapid and Blitz Rating Open 2023

06/06/2023 -

GM Diptayan Ghosh and IM Sammed Jaykumar are the winners of 1st RCPP Rapid and Blitz Rating Open 2023. Four players - Diptayan, GM Deepan Chakkravarthy, IM Ratnakaran K and GM Deep Sengupta scored 8/9 in Rapid. Except Ratnakaran, the remaining three remained undefeated. In the Blitz event, They were placed first to fourth according to tie-breaks. In Blitz also four players finished with 8/9 each. They are - Sammed, Diptayan, Deepan and IM Krishnater Kushager. They secured the first four places respectively. Only the top two remained undefeated. Diptayan and Deepan secured podium finishes in both events. Total prize fund of the events was ₹300000, ₹200000 for Rapid and ₹100000 for Blitz. Top three prizes in Rapid were ₹50000, ₹30000 and ₹20000 along with a trophy each. For Blitz they were - ₹25000 + trophy, ₹15000 and ₹10000. All photos are by FA Atharva Godbole unless stated otherwise.

11th Norway Chess 2023 R6: Gukesh wins Armageddon against Giri

06/06/2023 -

D Gukesh drew the Classical game against Anish Giri (NED) in Round 6 of 11th Norway Chess 2023. It was a well contested draw. Gukesh prevailed in the Armageddon against Giri. He moved to 8.5/18. Fabiano Caruana scored the sole Classical victory of the round against Nodirbek Abdusattorov. This is also his first win in a rated game against the former World Rapid champion. Caruana once again increased his lead by 1.5 points as he is now at 13.5/18 and also became World no.2 in the live ratings. Magnus Carlsen avenged his last edition's Armageddon loss against Aryan Tari. Round 7 starts today from 5 p.m. local time, 8:30 p.m. IST. All photos in this article are by Lennart Ootes/Norway Chess unless stated otherwise.

2nd Maharashtra GM 2023 R7: Milosz and Vedant Panesar are the coleaders

05/06/2023 -

IM Sammed Shete had a well contested draw against GM Luka Paichadze (GEO) in the seventh round of 2nd Maharashtra GM Open 2023. IM Milosz Szapar (POL) defeated GM Levon Babujian (ARM) to stay in the lead 6/7. FM Vedant Panesar continues his fantastic form as he won against the former Asian Junior Open champion, IM Raahul V S in a dominated fashion. Vedant and Milosz are the only two players at 6/7. They will face each other in the eighth round. IM S Rohith Krishna scored a comfortable victory over the top seed GM Boris Savchenko. Sanket Chakravarty missed a great opportunity to beat the in-form IM Viani Antonio Dcunha. Luka, Sammed and Rohith are trailing by a half point at 5.5/7 each. Round 8 starts tomorrow at 3 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Pranav Venkatesh and Divya Deshmukh clinch Silver at Asian Continental Blitz 2023 Open and Women

05/06/2023 -

FM Arystan Isanzhulov (KAZ), GM Pranav Venkatesh and GM Denis Makhnev (KAZ) scored 7.5/9 each at Asian Continental Blitz 2023 Open. They won Gold, Silver and Bronze medal each respectively. Pranav's sole loss of the event was against the eventual winner, Isanzhulov. All three podium finishers suffered a loss each. The defending Asian Continental Blitz Women champion, IM Divya Deshmukh scored 7/9 to secure Silver. She finished a half point behind the winner, WIM Xeniya Balabayeva (KAZ) 7.5/9. WGM Turmunk Munkhzul (MGL) scored 6.5/9 to clinch Bronze. Divya lost two games against Xeniya and WIM Nazerke Nurgali (KAZ). GM Sethuraman S P is the only other Indian to make a top ten finish. He scored 6/9 to finish ninth in Open. Photos: Kazakhstan Chess Federation

Aravindh Chithambaram wins 23rd Dubai Open 2023 for the second consecutive year, Arjun Erigaisi third

05/06/2023 -

Arjun Erigaisi drew his final round game against Aravindh Chithambaram. The 44th Chess Olympiad Gold medalist, Javokhir Sindarov (UZB) also drew his game against M Amin Tabatabaei (IRI). Thus, the four leaders ended up finishing with the same score 6.5/9. Aravindh won 23rd Dubai Open 2023 on tie-breaks, Sindarov second and Arjun was placed third. This is the second consecutive year Aravindh has won the Dubai Open. He remained undefeated on both occasion. This performance of his brought him closer to 2650 Elo rating. India currently has nine players in the World top 100 in live ratings. Aravindh earned a beautiful trophy and USD 12000, Arjun won $6000. 13-year-old Jaiveer Mahendru scored 7.5/9 to finish second in Category B (1600-2199). He received $1800. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy