Bharath Subramaniyam H wins Atlantic City Open 2026, Harsha Bharathakoti, Robby Kevlishvili and Thomas Bartell share third place

GM Jianchao Zhou (USA) and GM Bharath Subramaniyam H scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 each at Atlantic City Open 2026. They both shared first place. GM Harsha Bharathakoti, GM Robby Kevlishvili (NED) and IM Thomas Bartell (USA) scored 6.5/9 each. They shared third position. The total prize fund was US$ 40000. The top three prizes were US$ 5000, 2500 and 1500 each.

Jianchao and Bharath score 7.5/9 each

Champion – GM Bharath Subramaniyam H 7.5/9

Bharath – Harsha, Round 9

Position after 21…Bb7??

GM Harsha Bharathakoti (2512) blundered 21…Bb7?? Find out the winning continuation which GM Bharath Subramaniyam H (2589) played and won the game.

GM Bharath Subramaniyam H in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

GM Bharath Subramaniyam H scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 and shared first place with GM Jianchou Zhou (USA)

Second Runner-up – GM Harsha Bharathakoti 6.5/9 | Photo: Lennart Ootes / Saint Louis Chess Club

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A total of 105 players including seven GMs, seven IMs and a WIM took part from eight countries across the world including various parts of USA and five from India in the Open section. The five-day nine-round Rating tournament was organized by Continental Chess Association in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA from 1st to 5th April 2026. The time control of the tournament was 40 moves in 80 minutes + 30 minutes + 30 seconds delay.

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Tournament details: Continental Chess Association and US Chess