Aronyak Ghosh’s victory against Arjun Adireddy in the ninth round of the National Chess Championship has brought him closer to leader Surya Shekhar Ganguly. Ghosh’s win cut Ganguly’s lead to just half a point with only two rounds remaining. The top seed, Ganguly, was held to a draw for the second consecutive day.
Diptayan Ghosh became the first player to draw against Surya Sekhar Ganguly at the 61st National Chess Championship, ending the top seed’s remarkable winning streak. Despite the draw, Ganguly maintains a one-point lead with three rounds remaining. Several other players, including Ajay Karthikeyan, Arjun Adireddy, and Sriram Jha, achieved significant victories against higher-rated opponents.
Surya Sekhar Ganguly continued his dominant form at the National Chess Championship, winning his seventh consecutive game to extend his lead to one point with four rounds remaining. The Kolkata-based player defeated Sayantan Das in a Ruy Lopez opening, showcasing his tactical prowess. Other notable results included a draw between Deep Sengupta and Aronyak Ghosh, and a decisive win for S.P. Sethuraman over C.R.G. Krishna.
The fourth round of the National Chess Championship brought with it plenty of excitement, including upsets of top seeds, as Surya Shekhar Ganguly continues his strong performance with his fourth consecutive victory.
The second round of the 61st National Chess Championship saw a continuation of the dominant performances from the top seeds. Surya Shekhar Ganguly, Abhijeet Gupta, S.P. Sethuraman, and Diptayan Ghosh all secured victories, showcasing their strength and experience.
The opening round of the 61st National Chess Championship saw all 19 participating Grandmasters secure victories, including top seed Surya Shekhar Ganguly, second seed Abhijeet Gupta, and defending champion S.P. Sethuraman. The tournament, held at the RPS International School, showcased impressive displays of chess strategy and tactics.
