Player Performance
Sivaram Ambikasaran emerged as the champion of the Forking Knights Below 1650 Chess Tournament, delivering a strong unbeaten performance throughout the event and finishing with an impressive 8/9 points.
Devadarsan N S of Kerala also remained unbeaten, securing 8/9 points to claim second place. Barath G completed the top three with an impressive 7.5/9 points, also finishing the tournament without a single defeat. The three players' performances highlighted the high level of competition and consistency on display throughout the tournament.
Prizes and Winners
Sivaram Ambikasaran received ₹50,000, a trophy, and a premium resort stay for his championship-winning performance. Devadarsan N S received ₹40,000, a trophy and an LED TV for finishing second, while Barath G was awarded ₹30,000, a trophy and a DGT chess clock for securing third place. All three podium finishers completed the tournament unbeaten, making for an impressive top three finish.
Final Ranking after 9 Rounds
Rk. | SNo |
| Name | Typ | sex | Gr | FED | RtgI | Club/City | Pts. | TB1 | TB2 | TB3 | TB4 | TB5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 9 | S16 | 2622CHE2026 | IND | 1634 | Tamil Nadu | 8 | 52 | 57 | 49,75 | 0 | 7 | ||||
2 | 21 | U15 | KL | IND | 1621 | Kerala | 8 | 51 | 55,5 | 48,5 | 0 | 7 | ||||
3 | 4 | S16 | 4364DGL2026 | IND | 1644 | Tamil Nadu | 7,5 | 51 | 55,5 | 45 | 0 | 6 | ||||
4 | 11 | S16 | KA | IND | 1629 | Karnataka | 7,5 | 48,5 | 52,5 | 42,25 | 0 | 7 | ||||
5 | 93 | S16 | TG | IND | 1538 | Telangana | 7,5 | 48 | 51,5 | 41 | 0 | 6 | ||||
6 | 13 | AFM | U10 | AP | IND | 1626 | Andhra Pradesh | 7,5 | 47,5 | 51,5 | 41,75 | 0 | 6 | |||
7 | 14 | U15 | 49792CHE2026 | IND | 1626 | Tamil Nadu | 7,5 | 47 | 50 | 41,75 | 0 | 6 | ||||
8 | 52 | U12 | 15854MDU2026 | IND | 1580 | Tamil Nadu | 7,5 | 45 | 49,5 | 41,25 | 0 | 7 | ||||
9 | 266 | S16 | 8202TLR2026 | IND | 1428 | Tamil Nadu | 7 | 51 | 54 | 39,75 | 0 | 6 | ||||
10 | 26 | S16 | 31256RAN2026 | IND | 1608 | Tamil Nadu | 7 | 49 | 53 | 40,25 | 0 | 6 | ||||
11 | 64 | AFM | U10 | 45383CGL2026 | IND | 1569 | Tamil Nadu | 7 | 49 | 53 | 39 | 0 | 7 | |||
12 | 70 | AIM | S16 | KA | IND | 1559 | Karnataka | 7 | 48,5 | 52,5 | 38,25 | 0 | 6 | |||
13 | 116 | U12 | PY | IND | 1520 | Puducherry | 7 | 48 | 51,5 | 38,25 | 0 | 6 | ||||
14 | 40 | S16 | 7141TNJ2026 | IND | 1589 | Tamil Nadu | 7 | 47 | 51 | 39,5 | 0 | 5 | ||||
15 | 10 | S16 | 44017NAM2026 | IND | 1631 | Tamil Nadu | 7 | 47 | 50 | 36,25 | 0 | 6 | ||||
16 | 122 | AFM | F12 | w | 2381CGL2026 | IND | 1516 | Tamil Nadu | 7 | 46,5 | 48,5 | 34,75 | 0 | 6 | ||
17 | 44 | U15 | KL | IND | 1584 | Kerala | 7 | 45 | 49 | 35,75 | 0 | 6 | ||||
18 | 158 | U15 | 25118TNJ2026 | IND | 1485 | Tamil Nadu | 7 | 45 | 46 | 32 | 0 | 7 | ||||
19 | 43 | AFM | S16 | KA | IND | 1586 | Karnataka | 7 | 43,5 | 48,5 | 37,5 | 0 | 6 | |||
20 | 62 | U12 | 4985KAN2026 | IND | 1570 | Tamil Nadu | 7 | 43,5 | 47,5 | 35,5 | 0 | 6 |
