Ashutosh Kumar triumphs at Chess for Everyone Rating Open 2024 in Mizoram
Ashutosh Kumar scored 8/9 to win 44th Robula Chess Trophy, Chess for Everyone Rating Open 2024 in Aizawl, Mizoram. Ashutosh won the tournament with a round to spare as he score eight straight wins. His last round loss did not affect his championship chances. Lalbiak Mawia, H Lalrinthanga and Saingura Sailo scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed second to fourth according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹95700. The top three prizes were ₹25000, ₹10000 and ₹7000 along with a trophy and certificate each respectively. This is Ashutosh's first rating tournament triumph of the year. His last rating tournament victory was in June 2014, nearly a decade ago. The objective of Chess for Everyone tournaments is to have a low entry barrier of only ₹250, encourage maximum players to take part in rating tournaments and gain rating. Photos: Mizoram Chess Association
Ashutosh wins the event with a round to spare
Ashutosh Kumar scored 8/8 to win the tournament with a round to go. Lalremruata, Lalbiak Mawia, H Lalrinthanga and Saingura Sailo were trailing them by 1.5 points at 6.5/8 each. Lalrinthanga defeated Ashutosh in the final round to finish third. Lalbiak won against Lalfakmawia P C to finish at second place. The tournament was sponsored by Robula Family.
A total of 111 players took part from various parts of Mizoram and two from Bihar in this six-day nine round Rating Open tournament. It was organized by Mizoram Chess Association at Ramhlun Indoor Stadium in Aizawl, Mizoram from 16th to 21st March 2024. The time control of the event was 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move no.1.
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Final standings
| Rk. | SNo | Name | Typ | RtgI | Club/City | Pts. | TB1 | TB2 | TB3 | TB4 | TB5 | K | rtg+/- | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Ashutosh Kumar | 1825 | Bihar | 8 | 48 | 51,5 | 44,00 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 15,4 | ||
| 2 | 10 | Lalbiak Mawia | 1777 | Champhai | 7,5 | 47 | 51 | 42,75 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 4 | ||
| 3 | 15 | H Lalrinthanga | 1700 | Lunglei | 7,5 | 45 | 48,5 | 39,25 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 34,8 | ||
| 4 | 21 | Saingura Sailo | 1657 | Aizawl | 7,5 | 40,5 | 44 | 36,25 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 62,4 | ||
| 5 | 52 | Nithanga F | 0 | Lawngtlai | 7 | 48,5 | 53 | 37,50 | 0 | 7 | ||||
| 6 | 25 | Divyanshu Kumar Singh | 1629 | Bihar | 7 | 45 | 47,5 | 35,50 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 36,8 | ||
| 7 | 17 | Lalremruata | 1677 | Aizawl | 6,5 | 47,5 | 51,5 | 35,25 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 16 | ||
| 8 | 18 | John Zonunthara Sailo | 1675 | Aizawl | 6,5 | 46,5 | 50 | 33,00 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 26 | ||
| 9 | 43 | Cosie Rorelkima | 0 | Aizawl | 6,5 | 46 | 49,5 | 33,25 | 0 | 6 | ||||
| 10 | 3 | Lallianmanga | 1869 | Champhai | 6,5 | 43 | 47 | 32,25 | 0 | 6 | 20 | -8 |
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