Neelash Saha victorious at Marienbad IM Norm Round Robin 2026
International Master Neelash Saha won the Marienbad IM Norm Round Robin 2026 by scoring 8/9 points. Neelash remained unbeaten throughout the event and won the tournament with a 2-point lead. FM Mostbauer Florian scored 6/9 points, and he secured second place. FM Avila Bautista Roberto Al finished in the third place. This wonderful performance helped Neelash to gain 7.6 Rating points and the championship. This result came after Neelash finished on the podium at the 24th Prague Open 2026. The Marienbad IM Norm Round Robin happened at the Continental Hotel in Marianske Lazne, Czech Republic. The top three prizes of the tournament were CZK 5000, 3000, and 2000. Photos: Czech Tour
Neelash's first tournament victory of 2026
After securing second place at the 24th Prague Open 2026, Neelash finished first at the Marienbad IM Norm Round Robin 2026 to clinch his first tournament victory in 2026. Neelash started the event with a draw, and then won his 5 games in a row, drew his game in the 7th round against FM Matras Ondrej, and won the last two games.
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Final Ranking after 9 Rounds
Rk. | SNo |
| Name | sex | FED | Rtg | Pts. | TB1 | TB2 | K | rtg+/- | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | IM | IND | 2474 | 8 | 32 | 0 | 10 | 7,6 | |||
2 | 9 | FM | AUT | 2343 | 6 | 25,25 | 0 | 20 | 4,6 | |||
3 | 1 | FM | MEX | 2315 | 4,5 | 19 | 0 | 20 | -18,4 | |||
4 | 7 | IM | ESP | 2282 | 4,5 | 16,5 | 0 | 10 | -5,1 | |||
5 | 6 | CM | POL | 2227 | 4 | 18,25 | 0 | 40 | -10,8 | |||
6 | 10 | CM | POL | 2140 | 4 | 16,25 | 0 | 20 | 16,6 | |||
7 | 4 | FM | CZE | 2174 | 4 | 14,75 | 0 | 20 | 7,8 | |||
8 | 5 | POL | 2061 | 3,5 | 14,5 | 0 | 20 | 24,8 | ||||
9 | 8 | WIM | w | POL | 2226 | 3,5 | 14 | 0 | 40 | -30,8 | ||
10 | 3 | IM | SCO | 2203 | 3 | 12,5 | 0 | 10 | -9,8 |
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