Visakh N R dominates 2nd San Leo International Open 2022
Shahid Ahmed·1 min read
GM Visakh N R scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win 2nd Torneo Internazionale San Leo Scacchi in Fortezza. He finished a massive two points ahead of the competition. GM Artem Omelja (UKR) and GM Oleg Korneev (ESP) scored 6/8 each to finish second and third respectively according to tie-breaks. The tournament had a total prize fund of €7000 combining two groups. Top three prizes were €1000, €800 and €700 cash. The champion received a trophy, and the remaining two podium finishers received a medal each. This is Visakh's second overall, first individual tournament victory of the year. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy
Champion - GM Visakh N R 8/9 | Photo: Aditya Sur Roy
A total of 16 players including 5 GMs and an IM took part in the Open A (>1900) tournament from five countries across the world. The event was organized by A D Circolo Scacchi Montefeltro from 19th to 26th June 2022. The time control was 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment.