Prraneeth's third consecutive podium finish in Blitz
FM Ritvik Krishnan scored eight wins in-a-row to gain full point lead 8/8 heading into the final round. GM Prraneeth Vuppala was the sole pursuer at 7/8. Ritvik drew against Evsuld Myagmarsuren (NOR) to become a clear champion. IM Ludvig Carlsson (SWE) defeated Prraneeth to finish third, Prraneeth was placed second. In the GM Open tournament, Kazakhstan no.1 - GM Rinat Jumabayev is in sole lead 6.5/8. He is closely followed by five players including two Indians - GM Krishnan Sasikiran and GM Abhimanyu Puranik at 6/8 each. Rinat will face Sasikiran in the final round. Abhimanyu will be up against GM Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (NOR).
A total of 38 players including 2 GMs, 3 IMs and a WIM took part from various countries across the world at Fagernes Blitz II. The tournament was organized by IO IA Hans Olav Lahlum in cooperation with Sotra Sjakklubb on 30th March 2024 at Scandic Valdres hotel in Fagernes, Norway. The nine-round Swiss league tournament had a time control of 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment from move no. 1.
Final standings
