Bharath Subramaniyam H wins Granada Open 2026

GM Bharath Subramaniyam H and GM Yuri Solodovnichenko scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 each. Bharath won the tournament on tie-breaks, Yuri was placed second.

Kashish Manoj Jain scores a GM-norm, finishes fourth, Lile Koridze becomes a WIM

GM Yuri Solodovnichenko (UKR) and GM Bharath Subramaniyam H were the coleaders at 7/8 each, heading into the final round. Six players – GM Joseph Girel (FRA), IM Kashish Manoj Jain, IM Ernesto J Fernandez Guillen (CUB), IM Guerau Masague Artero (ESP), IM Ruben Domingo Nuñez (ESP) and IM Samrug Narayanan (USA) were trailing by a half point at 6.5/8 each. Yuri drew against Bharath, the latter became the champion and former second. Kashish shared the point with Joseph who finished third, Kashish fourth and also earned his maiden GM-norm. WFM Lile Koridze (GEO) crossed 2200 in the live ratings to become a Woman International Master.

The total prize fund was €13000. The top three prizes were €2500, €2000 and €1500 along with a trophy each.

Champion – GM Bharath Subramaniyam H 7.5/9 | Photo: Open Internacional de Ajedrez de Granada

Top 3 (L to R): 2nd GM Yuri Solodovnichenko (UKR) 7.5/9, 1st GM Bharath Subramaniyam H 7.5/9 and 3rd GM Joseph Girel (FRA) 7/9 | Photo: Open Internacional de Ajedrez de Granada

GM Bharath Subramaniyam H during one of his games | Photo: Open Internacional de Ajedrez de Granada

GM Bharath Subramaniyam H scored an unbeaten 7.5/9, won the tournament on tie-breaks and gained 3.4 Elo rating points

4th IM Kashish Manoj Jain 7/9 | Photo: Open Internacional de Ajedrez de Granada

IM Kashish Manoj Jain with his GM-norm certificate | Photo: Open Internacional de Ajedrez de Granada

IM Kashish Manoj Jain pondering over a plan | Photo: Raluca Sgircea / Open Internacional de Ajedrez de Granada

IM Kashish Manoj Jain scored 7/9, performed at 2580, gained 23 Elo rating points en route his maiden GM-norm

WFM Lile Koridze (GEO) crossed 2200 in the live ratings to become a Woman International Master | Photo: Redgambit

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A total of 350 players including 11 GMs, 30 IMs and a WIM took part from 47 countries across the world. The six-day nine-round Rating tournament was organized by Club de Ajedrez Villa de La Zubia at Alixares Hotel**** in Granada, Spain from 28th July to 2nd August 2026. The time control of the tournament was 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment.

Final standings

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Tournament details

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