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Ritviz Parab victorious at 5th Kudremukh Trophy Rapid Rating Open 2022

08/01/2023 -

FM Ritviz Parab scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 5th Kudremukh Trophy Rapid Rating Open 2022. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. Manigandan S S, Dhanush Ram M and Lad Mandar Pradip scored 8/9 each. They were placed second to fourth according to tie-breaks. This is Ritviz's second Rapid Rating Open tournament victory of 2022. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹300000 and 175 prizes were up for grabs. The top three prizes were ₹30000, ₹20000 and ₹10000 along with a trophy each. The two-day nine round Rapid Rating tournament was organized by KIOCL Ltd. Mangalore on 10th and 11th December 2022. Photo: Murgesh S / KIOCL Ltd.

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19-year-old Hari Madhavan N B becomes the latest International Master of India

07/01/2023 -

In December 2022, India got two GMs and four IMs. Aditya Mittal was first to become India's 77th GM. Then we got three more IMs - Jubin Jimmy, Sambit Panda and Shantanu Bhambure. Koustav Chatterjee became India's 78th GM on 31st December. On the very same day, 19-year-old Hari Madhavan N B scored his final IM-norm at 59th National Senior Chess Championship 2022. The teenager from Tamil Nadu became an International Master when he defeated GM Sandipan Chanda in the tenth round. He did not slow down after becoming an IM as he defeated GM Mitrabha Guha in the following game. Hari scored his first IM-norm in Serbia in November 2021, the second norm and 2400 was crossed at Madurai in July 2022. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

The Naniwa Open

07/01/2023 -

We often get to know about various chess tournament news of Japan from Mayur Gondhalekar. His good friend, Sheldon Donaldson writes a blog about the last tournament of 2022 he played in Osaka. The Canadian origin, is currently residing in Japan for over 14 years. He started playing chess a decade ago, although he is playing over-the-board chess only for a year. Check out his experience of playing at Nanina Chess Open 2022 held on 10th and 11th December. He also talks about his games with analysis, photos of the tournament and around the city of Osaka, shared by the man who is passionate about the sport. Photo: Sheldon Donaldson

Chess Houseboat 2023 Indian Package

06/01/2023 -

The Chess Houseboat event returns at 2023 in God's own country, Kerala! The second edition of the event has been scheduled to be held between 22nd to 28th Jan 2023, with a total cash prize fund of 2300 Euros with a first prize of 500 Euros, and a further 1700 Euros worth of material prizes and trophies. This time, there's a special Indian package for all the Indian participants! International Master Venkatachalam Saravanan writes about this exciting offer with all the details of this very special Chess Houseboat event.

Divya Deshmukh clinches MPL 48th National Women Chess Championship 2022 convincingly

06/01/2023 -

WGM Divya Deshmukh defeated IM Bhakti Kulkarni in the final round to become a clear champion at MPL 48th National Women Chess Championship 2022. This is her second consecutive National Women title where she remained undefeated and finished a full point ahead at 9.5/11. WGM Mary Ann Gomes won against WIM Rucha Pujari to finish second scoring 9/11. Top seed of the tournament, WGM Vantika Agrawal overcame IM Nisha Mohota to finish third with a sole 8.5/11. Since 2011, every single National Women's champion won the event at least twice in-a-row and Divya maintained that record. Photo: AICF

Pranesh M dominates Rilton Cup 2022-23, becomes India's 79th Grandmaster

06/01/2023 -

16-year-old IM Pranesh M scored 8/9, finished a full point ahead of the field to win Rilton Cup 2022-23. He took a no-draw approach. After losing his second round game, he won the next seven games to finish first, cross 2500 in the live ratings and become India's 79th Grandmaster. The teenager also became Tamil Nadu's 28th GM. Pranesh won a memento and SEK 22000 (approx. ₹170282). The last time an Indian won this event was in 2016-17 when Krishnan Sasikiran became champion. GM Raja Rithvik R is the only other Indian to make a top ten finish. He scored 6/9 to finish at eighth place. 15-year-old Manmay Chopra scored 7/9 to finish second in the Rilton Elo section (<2200). Photo: Lars OA Hedlund

Rohit Gurung wins 1st Abja Suresh Memorial Rating Open 2022

06/01/2023 -

Rohit Gurung, Mohit Kumar Soni, Divyanshu Kumar Singh and Rupam Mukherjee scored 6/7 each at 1st Abja Suresh Memorial Rating Open 2022. The second seed of the tournament, Rohit from Sikkim, won the tournament on tie-breaks. The remaining three - Mohit, Divyanshu and Rupam were adjudged second to fourth according to tie-breaks. This is Rohit's first-ever Rating Open tournament victory. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹80000 and 53 cash prizes were up for grabs. The top three prizes were ₹11000, ₹8000 and ₹5000 along with a trophy each. Photo: FA Ravi Kant Tiwari

Pranav Anand triumphs at Groningen Chess Festival 2022 Open A

05/01/2023 -

The reigning World Youth Under-16 Open champion, GM Pranav Anand won the Groningen Chess Festival 2022 Open A with an unbeaten 7.5/9. He finished a half point ahead of the competition and drew with the remaining podium finishers. GM Hagen Poetsch (GER) scored sole 7/9 to finish second. He also remained undefeated. Four players scored 6/9. IM Nico Zwirs (NED) secured third position according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund in Open A category was €7000. The first prize was The silver Zwanepol trophy and €2000. The last time an Indian won at Groningen Chess Festival was 25 years ago, when Vishy Anand won the Candidates Knockout Tournament in 1997. Photo: Bart Beijer

MPL 48th National Women R10: Can Divya repeat history?

05/01/2023 -

WGM Divya Deshmukh drew with WIM Isha Sharma to stay half point ahead of the competition heading into the final round. Unlike the previous edition, Divya does not have a huge lead. If she draws her final round game against IM Bhakti Kulkarni and WGM Mary Ann Gomes beats WIM Rucha Pujari then, it will all come down to tie-breaks to decide the winner of MPL 48th National Women Chess Championship 2022. Since 2011, all new champion have won it at least twice in-a-row. Mary (2011-2013), IM Padmini Rout (2014-17) and Bhakti (2018-19). Divya has to overcome the previous two-time winner to become a two-time winner of this prestigious championship. Final Round 11 starts today at 9:30 a.m. Photo: Chess Association Kolhapur

Karthik Venkataraman dominates MPL 59th National Senior Chess Championship 2022

04/01/2023 -

GM Karthik Venkataraman drew his final round game against GM Visakh N R to win MPL 59th National Senior Chess Championship 2022. Karthik scored an unbeaten 10/13 and finished a half point ahead of the field. GM Abhijeet Gupta, Visakh, IM P Shyam Nikhil and IM Sayantan Das scored 9.5/13 each. They were placed second to fifth according to tie-breaks. Karthik became the only player to remain undefeated among the top ten finishers. The 23-year-old from Andhra Pradesh has secured plenty of podium finish throughout 2022, however this was his sole and biggest triumph of the year. Photo: All India Chess Federation

Shantanu Bhambure - Mechanical Engineer pursues his passion and becomes an International Master

04/01/2023 -

The month of December started with Aditya Mittal becoming India's 77th and Mumbai's second Grandmaster. Then we got two more IMs in the form of Jubin Jimmy and Sambit Panda. On 22nd December 2022, we got our third International Master of the month - Shantanu Bhambure. He scored his final IM-norm at 9th Chessable Sunway Sitges Open 2022. While we see teenagers scoring norms and earning titles, it is not often we get to see an adult scoring norms or achieving titles. The 27-year-old returned to chess after a brief hiatus from the sport in 2017 after becoming a Mechanical Engineer. He scored his first two IM-norms in two months at the end of 2019. Check out his journey towards the IM title. Photo: Rupali Mullick

MPL 48th National Women R9: Divya increases her sole lead

04/01/2023 -

WGM Divya Deshmukh increased her sole lead by a full point by defeating Sunyuktha C M N. Just like the previous edition, Divya is now full point ahead of the field heading into the penultimate round of MPL 48th National Women Chess Championship 2022. WGM Mary Ann Gomes is the sole player trailing her by a half point at 7/9. She is followed by seven players at 6.5/9 each including the top seed WGM Vantika Agrawal. WGM Srija Seshadri missed a win against WIM Sakshi Chitlange. WIM Isha Sharma held IM Soumya Swaminathan to a draw. She will now face Divya in the penultimate round. Round 10 starts today at 10:30 a.m. Photo: Chess Association Kolhapur

Korchnoi Special: My life for Chess and Master Class Vol. 15 - Viktor Korchnoi

03/01/2023 -

Viktor Korchnoi (1931 - 2016) was undoubtedly one of the most fascinating personalities in the chess world. The two-time World Championship finalist played successful and attractive chess, even into old age. We have a great Korchnoi bundle for you in our ChessBase Shop. The Fritztrainer - My life for chess, and the Masterclass Vol. 15 - Viktor Korchnoi. The complete package is available for only ₹2241 and is now also available as a streaming version. So grab this DVD or the bundle and increase your knowledge of the chess classics as it is really important to know and understand the classics. Photo: ChessBase

Balkishan wins SIMSRH 1st Rapid Rating Open with a perfect score

03/01/2023 -

Balkishan A scored 7/7 to win SIMSRH 1st Rapid Rating Open 2022. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. Sudarshan Bhat made an unbeaten 6.5/7 to finish second. The top seed of the tournament, IM D V Prasad scored 6/7 and edged past eight more players to finish third on tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹15000, ₹10000 and ₹7500 along with a trophy each. A total of 250 players took part from various part of the country. The one-day seven-round Rapid Rating tournament was organized by New Tumkur District Chess Association and MM Chess Development Trust on 3rd December 2022. Photo: New Tumkur District Chess Association

MPL 48th National Women R8: Divya dethrones Mary

03/01/2023 -

WGM Divya Deshmukh showcased her endgame prowess against WGM Mary Ann Gomes in the eighth round of MPL 48th National Women Chess Championship 2022. Divya has taken sole lead 7/8. Mary is the sole player in the chase at 6.5/8. She is closely followed by six players at 6/6. They are - WIM Sakshi Chitlange, WGM Vantika Agrawal, Sunyuktha C M N, IM Soumya Swaminathan, WIM Isha Sharma and WGM Srija Seshadri. Untitled Sunyuktha is having a great event. She defeated WIM Rucha Pujari convincingly and will now face the tournament leader Divya in Round 9 which starts today at 10:30 a.m. Photo: Chess Association Kolhapur

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