Senthil Maran wins 1st Xaverian Rating Open 2023

FM FT Senthil Maran K, Vignesh B, Kunal M, Marthandan K U and 11-year-old Jake Shanty scored 7/8 each at 1st Xaverian Rating Open 2023. Senthil edged past the remaining four on tie-breaks to become champion and the rest secured second to fifth place according to tie-breaks. Apart from Jake, top four remained undefeated. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹541000. The top three prizes were ₹75000, ₹50000 and ₹25000 along with a trophy each respectively. This was Senthil's first tournament triumph in almost 4.5 years. The last event he won was in Ernakulam, Kerala in September 2019. Earlier this year, he finished third in tie-breaks in a Rapid Rating tournament. Photo: A Murukaananth