Krishna Thapa victorious at Bhadra Chess Academy Rapid Rating Open 2026, Advik second and Gowtham third
Krishna Thapa, Advik Upadhyaya and Gowtham J K scored 8/9 each at Bhadra Chess Academy Rapid Rating Open 2026. The veteran from Nepal, Krishna became the champion on tie-breaks, Advik and Gowtham were placed second and third respectively.
Top three score 8/9, Two veterans on the podium
CM Krishna Thapa (NEP), Advik Upadhyaya and Gowtham J K, all three scored 8/9 each. Out of them, only the veteran, Krishna remained undefeated. Sanvitha A Shetty is the sole female player to make a top ten finish. The nine-year-old scored 7/9 to claim tenth place.It is quite rare to see veterans dominating the podium these days.
The total prize fund was ₹50000. The top three prizes were ₹6000, ₹5000 and ₹4000 along with a trophy each.
Top four (L to R): 4th Chiranth M D 7.5/9, 3rd Gowtham J K 8/9, 1st CM Krishna Thapa (NEP) 8/9 and 2nd Advik Upadhyaya 8/9 | Photo: Umesh Raju / Bhadra Chess Academy
Inaugural first move | Photo: Umesh Raju / Bhadra Chess Academy
Chief Guest speech by Nagamma, Circle Inspector, Bhadravati City Limit | Photo: Umesh Raju / Bhadra Chess Academy
Players in action | Photo: Umesh Raju / Bhadra Chess Academy
Mrs. Geetha Rajkumar, President, Bhadravati Town Municipality, Chief Guest at the Prize distribution ceremony | Photo: Umesh Raju / Bhadra Chess Academy
The tournament hall at Srirama Samudaya Bhavana Opp. Mahatma Gandhi Udyanavana in Bhadravati, Karnataka | Photo: Umesh Raju / Bhadra Chess Academy
A total of 307 players took part from all over India. The one-day nine-round Rapid Rating Open tournament was organized by Bhadra Chess Academy at Srirama Samudaya Bhavana Opp. Mahatma Gandhi Udyanavana in Bhadravati, Karnataka on 11th October 2026. The time control of the tournament was 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment.
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