Saptorshi Gupta wins Auckland Waitangi Weekender 2025
Saptorshi Gupta and Ilias Angelo Baker (NZL) scored an unbeaten 5/6 each at Auckland Waitangi Weekender 2025. Saptorshi shared first place with Ilias as ties were not broken in this event. Four players - FM Alphaeus Wei Arn Ang (NZL), FM Leonard J McLaren (NZL), David Junyang Zhu (NZL) and WFM Nadia Braganza (NZL) scored 4.5/6 each. They shared third place. Saptorshi defeated the eventual second runner-up, Alphaeus in the last round to become the champion. The top three prizes were NZ$700, $300 and $200 each. The prizes were shared between the players of same point group. The three-day six-round tournament was organized by IA Keong Ang (NZL) at Auckland Chess Centre in Auckland, New Zealand on 6th, 8th and 9th February 2025. This was Saptorshi's fourth tournament he played and second triumph in New Zealand. Photo: New Zealand Chess News
Saptorshi's first triumph of the year
FM Alphaeus Wei Arn Ang (NZL) was the sole leader 4.5/5, going into the last round. Saporshi Gupta, Ilias Baker Angelo (NZL) and Patrick Di Jiang (NZL) were trailing by a half point at 4/5 each. Saptorshi defeated Alphaeus to become the champion. Ilias also won his game against Patrick to share first place.
Matheson - Saptorshi, Round 3
The above same color bishop endgame is a draw. However, White needs to defend correctly. Matheson McEwen (NZL, 1761) blundered 53.Bg4+?? Kc7 54.Bf3 Bf7 55.Kf4 Bd5 and Saptorshi Gupta (2089) won. Find out what White should have done instead to draw the game.
Players in action | Photo: New Zealand Chess News
A total of 50 players took part from various parts of New Zealand and one from India. The three-day six-round Swiss League Rating Open tournament was organized by IA Keong Ang (NZL) at Auckland Chess Centre in Auckland, New Zealand on 6th, 8th and 9th February 2025. The time control of the tournament was 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment.
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Final standings
| Pos | N | T | NAME | Rtg | PRtg | Fed | Pts | DE | PS | BH | SB | BH-C1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Saptorshi Gupta | 2089 | 2121 | IND | 5 | 0 | 17.0 | 20.5 | 17.50 | 18.5 | |
| 2 | 5 | Baker, Ilias Angelo (Leo) | 1953 | 2465 | NZL | 5 | 0 | 15.0 | 22.0 | 17.00 | 17.0 | |
| 3 | 1 | FM | Ang, Alphaeus Wei Ern | 2355 | 2070 | NZL | 4.5 | 0 | 18.0 | 23.0 | 16.25 | 20.0 |
| 4 | 3 | FM | McLaren, Leonard J | 2044 | 2016 | NZL | 4.5 | 0 | 16.5 | 22.0 | 15.75 | 19.0 |
| 5 | 9 | Zhu, David Junyang | 1845 | 1984 | NZL | 4.5 | 0 | 16.5 | 21.0 | 14.00 | 19.0 | |
| 6 | 11 | WFM | Braganza, Nadia | 1817 | 1882 | NZL | 4.5 | 0 | 15.0 | 19.5 | 14.25 | 17.0 |
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