November 22nd 2023.
The inaugural leg of the 360 One Wealth Grand Prix Chess Series ended with a riveting clash of strategic brilliance, as Ram Vishal Parab emerged victorious. The chess maestro secured the championship title with a calculated draw against Atharva Soni, earning Rs. 50,000/- and a prestigious trophy.
The tournament showcased some thrilling highlights, from tiebreak drama to breakout performances, and the unveiling of promising young talents. Ram faced Atharva's Giuoco Piano opening with a cautious strategy, methodically exchanging pieces at regular intervals. Despite gaining a pawn advantage by move 27, he ultimately chose a truce.
The battle for second place ended in a tie, with top-seeded Paras Bhoir, second-seeded Arvind Iyer, and third-seeded Arnav Koli all scoring 6 points each. After tie-breakers, Arvind secured the second-place position, while Arnav and Paras settled for third and fourth place, respectively. Arvind took home a prize of Rs.30,000, while Arnav and Paras were awarded Rs.25,000 and Rs.15,000, respectively.
Anirudh Subramanian, Aaren Malhotra, and Bharati Shlok were among the unrated players who earned recognition. Aum Bhat, Sherwin Prabhudabholkar, and Sarah Jacob emerged as the standout players from the Indian Chess School.
The tournament, organized by the Indian Chess School, awarded a total of Rs.2,50,000 in cash prizes and 24 medals to the deserving winners.
The 360 One Wealth Grand Prix Chess Series has concluded its first leg, leaving spectators eager for the second leg, set to kick off on December 19, 2023 - promising to be a significant platform for nurturing young chess talents. With Ram and Arnav taking command at the top, this tournament is sure to be an exciting journey for all involved.
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