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Soundarya Kumar Pradhan clinches 15th AICFB National Chess Championship

10/04/2022 -

Soundarya Kumar Pradhan (ODI) ended six-time consecutive National champion Kishan Gangolli's (KAR) eight-year long reign. The 22-year-old from Odisha scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to finish a half point ahead of the field and become National Blind Chess Champion. This is his maiden National title. Defending champion, Kishan scored 7.0/9, remained undefeated and secured second position. Swapanil Shah, Marimuthu K and Somender B L scored 6.5/9 each. They were placed third to fifth according to the tie-breaks. The top five finishers will represent India at the upcoming IBCA World Team Championship. Mrunali Pande was the best finisher among female participants. Photo: AICFB

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Kvika Reykjavik Open R5: Praggnanandhaa spices things up

10/04/2022 -

Praggnanandhaa likes to take chances when he can. In the fifth round of Kvika Reykjavik Open 2022, Pragg's attempt to score a win almost happened until he missed an intermezzo against Iceland no.2 GM Hedinn Steingrimsson. Gukesh had a short 22-move draw against Brazil no.2 Alexandr Fier. Raunak Sadhwani lost a completely winning game against GM Simon Williams. Adhiban had a mysterious draw in a winning position against IM Brandon Clarke. Abhijeet Gupta was held to a draw by Indonesia no.1 woman Irine Kharisma Sukandar. Tania Sachdev registered her second consecutive victory of the event so far. Round 6 starts today at 9 a.m. local time (2:30 p.m. IST). Photo: Thorsteinn Magnusson/Reykjavik Open 2022

MPL 34th National U-12 R1-2: Daksha Rudra and Ayaan Garg score big upsets

10/04/2022 -

9-year-old Ayaan Garg (CHA) stunned one of the tournament favorites Mrinmoy Rajkhowa (ASM) in Round 2 of MPL 34th National Under-12 Open Chess Championship 2022. When Mrinmoy was unable to find a complex long line to seize his advantage, a retreat cost him the upper hand and the balance completely shifted towards the kid from Chandigarh. He converted his advantage without giving any chance to his opponent. In the Girls event, Daksha Rudra (WB) defeated second-seeded Arshiya Das (TRI) in the first round. The rating favorite blundered in the opposite color bishop endgame. Round 3 starts today at 10:00 a.m. IST today. Photo: Saishyam Srikanth

MPL 31st National Under-18 Chess Championships 2022 preview

09/04/2022 -

180 players are expected to take part in MPL 31st National Under-18 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2022. India's 73rd GM Bharath Subramaniyam H will be the top seed in the Open section, WFM Jyothsna L will be among Girls. The tournament will have a total prize fund ₹900,000. Each group has a prize fund of ₹450,000, the first prize being ₹90000 in each section. It will be organized by Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi & Coimbatore District Chess Association from 18th to 23rd April 2022. Check out the tournament preview written by IA R Anantharam. Photo: Amruta Mokal

Kvika Reykjavik Open R4: Lukasz Jarmula takes sole lead

09/04/2022 -

GM Lukasz Jarmula (POL) defeated GM Hans Niemann (USA) to take sole lead 4.0/4 at Kvika Reykjavik Open 2022. Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, top seed of the tournament Pouya Idani (IRI), Alexandr Fier (BRA), Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson (ISL) and Hedinn Steingrimsson (ISL) are trailing by a half point at 3.5/4 each. Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Abhijeet Gupta, Tania Sachdev and Vardaan Nagpal scored a win each. Adhiban and Raunak were held to draws by their strong IM opponents. Gukesh will face Fier and Pragg will be up against Steingrimsson in the fifth round. Round 5 starts today at 3 p.m. local time (8:30 p.m. IST). Photo: Thorsteinn Magnusson/Reykjavik Open 2022

Can Soundarya win 15th AICFB National Chess Championship for Visually Challenged?

09/04/2022 -

Kishan Gangolli (KAR) was held to a draw by Swapanil Shah (MAH) and Marimuthu K (TN) in the seventh and eighth round respectively. Meanwhile Soundarya Kumar Pradhan (ODI) won both of his games on the penultimate day against Subhendu Kumar Patra (ODI) and Aryan B Joshi (MAH) respectively. It propelled him to the sole lead 7.0/8. Kishan is at a half point behind 6.5/8, followed by Swapanil and Marimuthu at 6.0/8 each. Soundarya faces Swapanil in the last round and Kishan goes against the top seed Darpan Inani (GUJ). A win makes Soundarya a clear champion, whereas a draw will leave his fate on Kishan's hands. Final Round 9 starts today at 9:00 a.m. IST. Photo: IA Manjunatha M

Kvika Reykjavik Open R2-3: Gukesh's model win in the KID

08/04/2022 -

Third seeded GM Hans Niemann (USA) and GM Lukasz Jarmula (POL) emerged coleaders at the conclusion of the third round of Kvika Reykjavik Open 2022. Gukesh, Adhiban and Raunak are at 2.5/3 each. Gukesh scored a very nice win in the King's Indian Defence in the second round against IM Thibault Fantinel (FRA). Adhiban converted his extra pawn advantage into a win against popular chess streamer IM Eric Rosen (USA). Raunak won against FM Harry Grieve convincingly in Round 3. Abhijeet Gupta and Tania Sachdev suffered a loss in Round 3. They are at 2.0/3 and 1.5/3 each respectively. Round 4 starts today at 3 p.m. local time (8:30 p.m. IST). Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

15th AICFB National R5-6: Kishan Gangolli gains sole lead 5.5/6

08/04/2022 -

Kishan Gangolli won both of his games on the third day to gain sole lead 5.5/6 at SAVA Herbals 15th AICFB National Chess Championship for Visually Challenged players. He defeated Ashvin K Makwana and Milind Samant. Although Ashvin managed to recover an inferior position and the game seemed to be heading towards a draw. In the minor piece endgame, Kishan's opponent miscalculated and the tournament leader figured a way to maximize his bishop pair along with his well-positioned king. Soundarya Kumar Pradhan is in pursuit. He is undefeated so far 5.0/6. Round 7 starts today at 9:00 a.m. IST. Photo: IA Manjunatha M

Nigmatov Ortik clinches 3rd Gujarat GM Open 2022, Neelotpal second and Anuj third

08/04/2022 -

IM Nigmatov Ortik (UZB) drew his final round game against GM Neelotpal Das. IM Anuj Shrivatri scored his sixth consecutive victory of the event and ended IM Srihari L R's unbeaten streak. Ortik, Neelotpal and Anuj scored 8.5/10 each. Ortik won 3rd Gujarat International GM Open 2022 due to better tie-break score, Neelotpal and Anuj were placed second and third respectively. Top three won ₹251000, ₹201000 and ₹150000 respectively along with a trophy each. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹15,00,000. WIM Arpita Mukherjee is the best female performer of the event 7.5/10. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

Kvika Reykjavik Open R1: First round jitters

07/04/2022 -

One of the strongest Open tournament, Reykjavik Open is back for the first time since 2019. Much like many other events, Covid-19 pandemic caused the event to go on a hiatus for the past two years. Five out of the top ten seeds are Indian players. Accelerated pairings ensured a tough challenge for the top seeds. Gukesh, Raunak had to work really hard to earn their first point. Adhiban, Praggnanandhaa and Abhijeet Gupta scored relatively easier victories. IM Tania Sachdev and IM Vardaan Nagpal were held to draws by Miguel Ruiz Buendia (ESP) and Thomas Held (SUI) respectively. Round 2 starts today at 9 a.m. local time (2:30 p.m. IST). Photo: Amruta Mokal

15th AICFB National R3-4: Five players share the lead 3.5/4

07/04/2022 -

Kishan Gangolli, Subhendu Kumar Patra, Soundarya Kumar Pradhan, Ashvin K Makwana and Milind Samant are the five players in the lead. They all drew their respective games in the fourth round of SAVA Herbals 15th AICFB National Chess Championship for Visually Challenged players. Marimuthu K had a good opportunity to win against Aryan Joshi in the third game. Despite winning for the better part of the game, he was unable to convert his advantage into a full point. He will face one of the tournament leaders, Soundarya in the fifth round. Round 5 starts today at 9:00 a.m. IST. Photo: IA Manjunatha M

Neelotpal or Ortik - Who will win 3rd Gujarat GM Open?

07/04/2022 -

IM Srihari L R held GM Neelotpal Das to a solid draw in the penultimate round of 3rd Gujarat International GM Open 2022. IM Ortik Nigmatov (UZB) won against GM Stany G A to join the lead with Neelotpal 8.0/9. Ortik and Neelotpal will face each other in the final round. The winner will become a clear champion. While a draw would allow Abdisalimov and Srihari to catch up with them and maybe surpass on tie-breaks too. Two in-form teenagers IM Anuj Shrivatri and IM Srihari will clash on the second board. Arpita is still the top scoring female performer so far 6.5/9. Final Round 10 starts today at 10:00 a.m. IST. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

Garv Gaur wins Holi Cup Lakecity Rapid Rating Open 2022

06/04/2022 -

14-year-old CM Garv Gaur scored an unbeaten 8.0/9 and finished a half point ahead of the competition to win Holi Cup International Lakecity Rapid Rating Open 2022. His sole draw was against Vrashank Chouhan in the fourth round. Three players scored 7.5/9 - Kumar Gaurav, Prakash Ram and Harish Sharma. They were placed second to fourth according to the tie-breaks. Garv won ₹21000 cash, Runner-up Kumar earned ₹15000, and Prakash received ₹11000 cash as their respective prize. All three of them received a trophy each. Total prize fund of the tournament was ₹200000. Photo: IA Sunil Soni/Chess in Lakecity

15th AICFB National R1-2: 1446-rated Somender stuns top seed Darpan Inani

06/04/2022 -

19-year-old Somender B L (DEL) defeated the top seed of the tournament, Darpan Inani (GUJ) in Round 2 of SAVA Herbals 15th AICFB National Chess Championship for Visually Challenged 2022-23. Another Delhite, Satya Praksah Shrivastava won against sixth seeded veteran, Krishna Udupa (KAR). Six-time consecutive AICFB National champion, Kishan Gangolli, Aryan Joshi, Subhendu Kumar Patra, Soundarya Kumar Pradhan, Ashvin K Makwana and K Marimuthu are among the dozen players who made an unbeaten start 2.0/2. 55 selected players are taking part to become 'National Blind Chess Champion 2022'. Round 3 starts today at 9:00 a.m. IST. Photo: IA Manjunatha M

3rd Gujarat GM Open R8: Neelotpal neutralizes Neuris, takes sole lead

06/04/2022 -

GM Neelotpal Das beat Paraguay no.1 GM Neuris Delgado Ramirez to grab sole lead at the conclusion of Round 8 at 3rd Gujarat International GM Open 2022. He is now a half point ahead of the field 7.5/8. IM Srihari L R drew his game with IM Ortik Nigmatov (UZB). Both of them along with GM Stany G A and IM Abdisalimov Abdimalik (UZB) are at 7.0/8 each. IM Anuj Shrivatri, WIM Arpita Mukherjee and FM Kashish Manoj Jain scored big victories over GM Hesham Abdelrahman (EGY), GM Adham Fawzy (EGY) and GM Mikel Huerga Leache (ESP) respectively. Round 9 starts today at 10:00 a.m. IST. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

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