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 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.
