Sharan Rao scores a perfect 10 to clinch Fagernes Autumn Open 2026
IM FT Sharan Rao scored 10/10 to win Fagernes Autumn Open 2026.
Sharan wins the tournament with a round to spare
The top seed of the tournament, IM Sharan Rao was the favorite to win the event. He was the sole IM taking part in the event and his rating was 232 points more than the second seed. He made a perfect start by winning nine games in-a-row and became a clear champion with a round to spare. The last round would not have affected his championship chances, still he went for the maximum against Karim Ali (NOR) to finish with a perfect score 10/10. Stanislav Hohelj (UKR) scored 7.5/10 to secure second place. Martin K Andersen (NOR) finished third 7/10.
The top three prizes were €500, €300 and €200 each.
Top 3 (L to R): 2nd Stanislav Hohelj (NOR) 7.5/10, 1st IM FT Sharan Rao 10/10 and 3rd Martin K Andersen (NOR) 7/10 | Photo: Henrik Sjøl
Sharan is travelling with his better half WGM FT Isha Sharma and their academy – Rao’s Chess Corner students to play tournaments in various parts of Europe. There is no better way to inspire students than by winning a tournament with a perfect score.
IM FT Sharan Rao en route his tenth round victory over Karim Ali (NOR) | Photo: Anniken Vestby
IM Sharan Rao scored ten victories to become the champion including one against his student
Round 10 in progress at Hotel Scandic Valdres in Fagernes, Norway | Photo: Anniken Vestby
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A total of 35 players including an IM took part from four countries across the world. The nine-day ten-round Rating Open tournament was organized by IO Hans Olav Lahlum in cooperation with Sotra Sjakklubb at Hotel Scandic Valdres in Fagernes, Norway from 3rd to 11th October 2026. The time control of the tournament was 100 minutes for 40 moves + 40 minutes to finish the game, with 30 seconds increment per move.
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