Nodar Lortkipanidze clear first at Alba Grand Prix Rapid 2026, S L Narayanan second

By admin August 13, 2026 0 comments

IM Nodar Lortkipanidze scored an unbeaten 9/10 to win Alba Grand Prix Rapid 2026. GM Narayanan S L scored 8.5/10 to secure second place.

IMs dominate the podium

IM Nodar Lortkipanidze (GEO) scored 9/10 to become a clear champion. GM S L Narayanan scored 8.5/10 to secure second place. Eight players scored 8/10. Out of them, IM Filip Magold (ROU) was placed third according to tie-breaks.

The total prize fund was €25000. The top three prizes were Lei 15000, 10000 and 7500 along with a trophy and a medal each.

Champion – IM Nodar Lortkipanidze (GEO) 9/10, receives his prize from the one and only Vishy Anand | Photo: Federația Română de Șah

Top 3 (L to R): 2nd GM S L Narayanan 8.5/10, 1st IM Nodar Lortkipanidze (GEO) 9/10 and 3rd IM Filip Magold (ROU) 8/10 | Photo: Federația Română de Șah

Trophies and medals for the prize winners | Photo: Federația Română de Șah

The tournament hall at House of Culture in Alba Iulia, Romania | Photo: Necula George/Romanian Chess Grand Prix

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A total of 402 players including 19 GMs, 23 IMs, a WGM and 3 WIMs took part from 26 countries across the world. The two-day nine-round Rapid Rating Open tournament was organized by Federatia Romana de Sah at House of Culture in Alba Iulia, Romania on 1st and 2nd August 2026. The time control of the tournament was 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment.

Final standings