Himal Gusain dominates 3rd Knight Chess Academy Karunagapally Rating Open 2025

India's highest rated IM - Himal Gusain scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 3rd Knight Chess Academy Karunagapally Rating Open 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Ram S Krishnan scored sole 8/9 to secure second place. He also remained undefeated. Three players - Ajinraj, Abdallah M Nisthar and Dipesh Seeraj K S scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed third to fifth respectively according to tie-breaks. Himal's sole draw was against the eventual runner-up, Ram in the sixth round. The total prize fund was ₹400000. The top three prizes were ₹40000, ₹30000 and ₹20000 along with a trophy each. The five-day nine round rating tournament was organized by Knight Chess Academy Karunagapally at Fatima Mata National College in Kollam, Kerala from 10th to 14th April 2025. This is Himal's second rating tournament triumph of the year. Photos: Unnikrishnan P G / Knight Chess Academy Karunagapally