Lokesh, Ruslan and Darima share first place
Champion - Lokesh Kumar Pulkanti (right) 3.5/5 | Photo: Scottish Chess Tour
Lokesh Kumar Pulkanti scored 3.5/5, won the tournament on tie-breaks and gained 8 Elo rating points
The tournament hall at Mercure Livingston Hotel in Livingston, Scotland | Photo: Scottish Chess Tour
A total of 8 players took part from India, Scotland and Ukraine in the Major category. The one-day five round Rapid Rating Open tournament was organized by Scottish Chess Tour and at Mercure Livingston Hotel in Livingston, Scotland on 5th May 2025. The time control of the event was 20 minutes + 10 seconds increment per move.
Final standings in Major
| Rk. | SNo | Name | FED | Rtg | Pts. | TB1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Pulkanti, Lokesh Kumar | IND | 1749 | 3,5 | 0 | |
| 2 | 2 | Dudkin, Ruslan | UKR | 1697 | 3,5 | 0 | |
| 3 | 7 | Donitova-Johnstone, Darima | SCO | 1634 | 3,5 | 0 | |
| 4 | 4 | AFM | Al Dakl Alla, Humam | SCO | 1407 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | 5 | Harkins, William | SCO | 1398 | 3 | 0 | |
| 6 | 6 | Mckenzie, Kyriakos | SCO | 1118 | 2 | 0 | |
| 7 | 3 | Kerridge, Simon | SCO | 1409 | 1 | 0 | |
| 8 | 8 | Howie, Andrew | SCO | 1500 | 0,5 | 0 |
