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India Gazette
4 days ago
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- India Gazette
Local teen Maniar holds GM Mikulas to draw
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] June 17 (ANI): The Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess Tournament got off to an exciting start at the World Trade Centre, Mumbai, with a sensational result that stole the spotlight in Round 1, according to a release from Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess Tournament. Thirteen-year-old Hriday Maniar, a promising local talent, held seasoned Slovak Grandmaster Manik Mikulas to a surprise draw, earning the biggest result of his young career. Despite a rating difference of nearly 500 points, Hriday played with remarkable poise and accuracy, showcasing flawless technique against his far more experienced opponent. The result is being hailed as one of the biggest upsets of the opening round. Barring this remarkable performance, the remaining 15 Grandmasters had no difficulty in overcoming their opponents to cruise into the second round of this 9-round Swiss tournament. The event has drawn 293 players from 18 countries, all competing for a total prize fund of 25.00 lakhs. The tournament is organised by the Indian Chess School under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation. Key Results - Round 1 Levan Pantsulaia (1) beat Raman Siddharth B (0) Petrosyan Manuel (1) beat Gada Om (0) Paichadze Luka (1) beat Shubh Kapur (0) Nikitenko Mihail (1) beat Gogte Soumil (0) Lalit Babu M R (1) beat Ayaan Trikha (0) Gharibyan Mamikon (1) beat Chavan Aditya (0) Savchenko Boris (1) beat Advik Reddy (0) Panesar Vedant (1) beat Saranya Devi (0) Sanikidze Tornike (1) beat Bhavya Gupta (0) Deepan Chakkravarthy J. (1) beat Shahan Vohra (0) Davtyan Arsen (1) beat Arjun Singh (0) Nguyen Duc Hoa (1) beat Parkar (0) Slizhevsky Alexander (1) beat Patlolla Indra Reddy (0) Aleksandrov Aleksej (1) beat Shitiz Prasad (0) Fedorov Alexei (1) beat Vageesh Swaminathan (0) Budhidharma Nayaka (1) beat Raj Kapoor (0) Neelotpal Das (1) beat Karthik Gopal G (0) Nithin Babu (1) beat Mithilesh P (0) Nguyen Van Huy (1) beat Laddad Aadhavan Atish (0) Tologon Tegin Semetei (1) beat Gnanaseelan (0) Gochelashvili Davit (1) beat Aabhas Kumar Srivastava (0) Saravana Krishnan P. (1) beat Jagesia Daksh (0) Manik Mikulas ( 1/2 ) drew Hriday Maniar ( 1/2 ). (ANI)
Hans India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Mumbai International Chess: Local teen Maniar holds GM Mikulas to a draw
Mumbai: The 13-year-old Hriday Maniar, a promising local talent, held seasoned Slovak Grandmaster Manik Mikulas to a surprise draw, earning the biggest result of his young career in the first round of the Mumbai International Grandmaster Chess Tournament on Tuesday. The tournament got off to an exciting start at the World Trade Centre, Mumbai, with Hriday's sensational result stealing the spotlight in Round 1. Despite a rating difference of nearly 500 points, Hriday played with remarkable poise and accuracy, showcasing flawless technique against his opponent, who is far more experienced than him. The result is being hailed as one of the biggest upsets of the opening round. Barring this remarkable performance, the remaining 15 Grandmasters had no difficulty in overcoming their opponents to cruise into the second round of this 9-round Swiss tournament. The event has drawn 293 players from 18 countries, all competing for a total prize fund of ₹25.00 lakhs. The tournament is organised by Indian Chess School under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation (AICF). Key results: Round 1 Levan Pantsulaia (1) beat Raman Siddharth B. (0) Petrosyan Manuel (1) beat Gada Om (0) Paichadze Luka (1) beat Shubh Kapur (0) Nikitenko Mihail (1) beat Gogte Soumil (0) Lalit Babu M R (1) beat Ayaan Trikha (0) Gharibyan Mamikon (1) beat Chavan Aditya (0) Savchenko Boris (1) beat Advik Reddy (0) Panesar Vedant (1) beat Saranya Devi (0) Sanikidze Tornike (1) beat Bhavya Gupta (0) Deepan Chakkravarthy J. (1) beat Shahan Vohra (0) Davtyan Arsen (1) beat Arjun Singh (0) Nguyen Duc Hoa (1) beat Parkar (0) Slizhevsky Alexander (1) beat Patlolla Indra Reddy (0) Aleksandrov Aleksej (1) beat Shitiz Prasad (0) Fedorov Alexei (1) beat Vageesh Swaminathan (0) Budhidharma Nayaka (1) beat Raj Kapoor (0) Neelotpal Das (1) beat Karthik Gopal G. (0) Nithin Babu (1) beat Mithilesh P. (0) Nguyen Van Huy (1) beat Laddad Aadhavan Atish (0) Tologon Tegin Semetei (1) beat Gnanaseelan (0) Gochelashvili Davit (1) beat Aabhas Kumar Srivastava (0) Saravana Krishnan P. (1) beat Jagesia Daksh (0) Manik Mikulas (½) drew Hriday Maniar (½)
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Goa may checkmate Chandigarh, Jaipur to host Chess World Cup later this year
Panaji: Goa has emerged as the top choice to host the FIDE Chess World Cup later this year due to growing concerns over New Delhi, the original choice. The Oct 31-Nov 27 tournament was originally supposed to be held in New Delhi, but the organisers have started looking at other venues with Goa emerging as the best bet, ahead of Chandigarh and Jaipur. Neither FIDE, the governing body for world chess, or the All India Chess Federation (AICF), has made any statement about the final venue, though FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich recently indicated that the World Cup will be held 'in some new location'. Held once every two years, the World Cup is an eight-round knockout tournament featuring 206 players, where the 50 top-seeded players get a first-round bye and go directly to round two. All the matches consist of two classical games. A senior official, who did not want to be identified since he is not authorised to speak with the media, said there were concerns in some quarters about pollution in New Delhi during Oct and Nov when the tournament is scheduled to be played. 'It's almost certain that the tournament will be held in Goa. The official announcement will be made by FIDE,' said the official. Goa has never hosted a chess event of such magnitude. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo In 2002, the state hosted the World Junior Championship where Levon Aronian finished on top, followed by Luke McShane and Surya Shekhar Ganguly. The World Cup will attract some of the biggest names in chess with three spots on offer for the Candidates tournament that will decide the challenger to reigning world champion Gukesh D. World number one Magnus Carlsen had won the 2023 World Cup in Baku, defeating India's R Praggnanandhaa. Among the players competing for the title were the very best players, including GMs Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and Wesley So. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Hans India
14-06-2025
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- Hans India
Delhi GM Open: Gupta outwits Nikitenko
New Delhi: Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta surged into sole lead at the 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament (Delhi GM Open) 2025 after a clinical Round 9 victory over Belarusian GM Mihail Nikitenko. With the win, Gupta now sits atop the leaderboard with eight points from nine rounds, positioning himself as the frontrunner for the championship ahead of the final round. In the marquee clash of the day, Gupta, playing white, outmanoeuvred co-leader Nikitenko in a sharp encounter that further cemented his reputation as one of the tournament's most consistent performers. The result pushes Nikitenko into the chasing pack with nine points. Among the key matchups, Armenian GM Mamikon Gharibyan and Indian GM SL Narayanan played out a draw, taking both to 7 points each. Vietnamese GM Nguyen Van Huy held India's GM Diptayan Ghosh to a draw, with both also moving to seven points. Swedish GM Vitaly Sivuk drew with IM Nitin S to remain in the tightly packed seven-point group. Meanwhile, GM Aditya S Samant scored a crucial win over Belarusian GM Aleksej Aleksandrov, moving to 7.5 points. Joining him in second place is IM Aronyak Ghosh, who defeated IM Sharnarthi Viresh to also climb to 7.5 points. The duo now trail sole leader Abhijeet Gupta by just half a point heading into the final round. Further down the standings, players like GM Luka Paichadze, IM Manish Anto Cristiano F, and GM Deepan Chakkravarthy also notched up important victories to stay in the top half of the table. The tournament, organised under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation, features over 2,500 participants from more than 20 countries, including 24 Grandmasters, and boasts a record prize pool of Rs 1.21 crore. It remains a flagship event in the Indian and Asian chess circuits.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Abhijeet Gupta takes sole lead at Delhi International Open GM Chess Tournament 2025 ahead of final round
Abhijeet Gupta on left NEW DELHI: At the 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2025, Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta secured the sole lead following a decisive Round 9 win against Belarusian GM Mihail Nikitenko. Gupta's impressive tally of 8 points from 9 rounds positions him as the prime contender for the title before the final round. The day's prominent encounter saw Gupta, commanding the white pieces, secure victory against previous co-leader Nikitenko in an intense battle, showcasing his tournament prowess. Nikitenko now joins other contenders with 7 points. Armenian GM Mamikon Gharibyan and Indian GM SL Narayanan shared points in their encounter, both reaching 7 points. Similarly, Vietnamese GM Nguyen Van Huy and India's GM Diptayan Ghosh drew their match to reach 7 points each. Swedish GM Vitaly Sivuk's draw against IM Nitin S placed him in the 7-point group as well. GM Aditya S Samant secured a significant victory over Belarusian GM Aleksej Aleksandrov, reaching 7.5 points. IM Aronyak Ghosh matched this score by defeating IM Sharnarthi Viresh. Both players now trail the tournament leader by half a point before the final round. Lower in the rankings, GM Luka Paichadze, IM Manish Anto Cristiano F, and GM Deepan Chakkravarthy secured victories to maintain positions in the upper half of the standings. The competition, held under the All India Chess Federation's supervision, hosts over 2,500 participants from more than 20 countries, including 24 Grandmasters, with a prize fund of Rs 1.21 crore, establishing itself as a significant event in Indian and Asian chess. Category C, comprising 1,250 participants, concludes on Saturday, June 14, offering ₹35 lakhs in prizes, with ₹4 lakhs awarded to the winner. The tournament culminates in an exciting finish as Abhijeet Gupta aims to secure his fourth Delhi GM Open title, whilst Samant and Ghosh remain in contention for the championship.
