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Harikrishnan dominates 20th Pays de Charleroi Classical and Blitz Rating Open 2023, Muthaiah second

by Shahid Ahmed - 29/08/2023

IM FT Harikrishnan A Ra scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win 20th Pays de Charleroi Open Group A (>=1900) 2023. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. IM FT Muthaiah Al scored sole 7/9 to secure second place. He also remained undefeated. GM Normunds Miezis (LAT) edged past three other players to finish third 6.5/9. The total prize fund was US$ 6000. The top three prizes were €900 + trophy, €600 and €400 each respectively. In the Blitz event, Harikrishnan scored an astounding 11/11 to win the tournament. He finished a staggering 1.5 points ahead of the field. Muthaiah once again claimed the second position scoring 9.5/11. FM Natan Pirard (BEL) finished third 8/11. The top two prizes in the Blitz were €80 and €55 each respectively.

Harikrishnan clinches the Blitz two rounds to spare, finishing with a perfect 11/11

Both IM FT Harikrishnan A Ra (2406) and FM Wim Maes (BEL, 2169) were at an unbeaten 6.5/9 heading into the final round. Harikrishnan defeated Maes to become a clear champion. IM FT Muthaiah Al (2445) drew against GM Michael Hoffman (GER, 2417) to finish clear second.

Champion - IM FT Harikrishnan A Ra 7.5/9


Runner-up - IM FT Muthaiah Al 7/9

IM FT Harikrishnan A Ra scored an unbeaten 7.5/9

Players in action during the Classical tournament | Photo: Frédéric Dehoux

The tournament hall at Complexe Sportif, Rue des Couturelles 2, Roux in Charleroi, Belgium | Photo: Frédéric Dehoux

Blitz

IM FT Harikrishnan A Ra (2409) won the Blitz with two rounds to spare when he defeated compatriot, Harshal Patil (2097) in the ninth round. IM FT Muthaiah Al (2353) secured second place with a round to spare when he defeated FM Adrien Anciaux (BEL, 2045) in the penultimate round.

Champion - IM FT Harikrishnan A Ra 11/11 | Photo: Frédéric Dehoux

Runner-up - IM FT Muthaiah Al 9.5/11 | Photo: Frédéric Dehoux

IM FT Harikrishnan A Ra won all eleven games to win the Blitz tournament

Blitz tournament in progress | Photo: Frédéric Dehoux

In case you missed it this year, the next edition was announced to take place from 27th July to 3rd August 2024.

 

A total of 55 players including two GMs and two IMs took part from nine countries across the world in the Group A >=1900 category. The tournament was organized by Cercle Royal des Echecs de Charleroi (CREC) from 29th July to 5th August 2023 at Complexe Sportif de Roux in Charleroi, Belgium. The nine-round Swiss league tournament had a time control of 90 min. for 40 moves then 30 min. QPF with 30 sec. by move from the first move.

Final standings in Classical

Cl.Pr.TitreNom PrénomSexU EloCatPaysNom du ClubP.Tot.PerfS.BB Med1Perf.
1IMM2406-60 # +2200indIndia7.5253442.0040.502534
2IMM2445-60 # +2200indIndia7.0248438.5039.502484
3GMM2420-60 # +2200latCREC Charleroi6.5243635.0041.002436
4GMM2417-60 # +2200gerKSK47 Eynatten6.5238435.0039.002384
5FMM2169-60 # -2200belDolle Toren Leuven6.5227931.7535.002279
6FMM2263-20 # +2200bel2 Fous Diogène6.5224628.7533.002246
7FMM2280-60 # +2200belDolle Toren Leuven6.0234130.0038.002341
8FMM2287-60 # +2200belCREC Charleroi5.5228630.0041.002286
9M1969-60 # -2000indIndia5.5225127.5036.502251
10M2106-20 # -2200belTournai5.5220225.7536.002202

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A total of 71 players including two IMs took part from various countries across the world. The tournament was organized by Cercle Royal des Echecs de Charleroi (CREC) on 2nd August 2023 at Complexe Sportif de Roux in Charleroi, Belgium. The eleven-round Swiss league tournament had a time control of 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment.

Final standings in Blitz

Cl.TitreNom PrénomU EloCatNom du ClubP.Tot.PerfS.BB Med1Perf.
1IM2409+1950India11.0289575.5062.002895
2IM2353+1950India9.5238263.2561.502382
3FM2295+1950Dolle Toren Leuven8.0223653.0064.502236
41968+1950Caissa Europe7.5218848.0064.002188
5FM2045+1950Wavre7.5214344.2561.002143
61906-1950La Louvière7.5199043.0053.501990
71862-1950CRELEL Liège7.5205842.5054.502058
81836-1950LSV-Chesspirant7.5188740.7550.001887
92042+1950Dworp7.0203143.2558.002031
102056+1950Zottegem7.0213443.0063.502134

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