Kaivalya Nagare conquers 5th Resha Rapid Rating Open 2026
Kaivalya Sandip Nagare scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win 5th Resha Rapid Rating Open 2026.
Kaivalya’s first rating tournament triumph of the year
The top seed of the tournament, FM Kaivalya Sandip Nagare was the sole leader at 7.5/8, heading into the final round. Omkar Kadav, Suravarapu Jayanth, FM Kushal R Jani and Suhas Shitole Bhuvan were trailing by a half point at 7/8 each. Kushal drew against Kaivalya and the latter became a clear champion. Omkar shared the point with Kush Ajay Agarwal to secure second place 7.5/8. Suhas split the point with Suravarapu and the latter finished third.
The total prize fund combining Classical, Rapid and Blitz Rating Open tournaments was ₹550000 + 162 trophies. The top three prizes in Rapid were ₹5000, ₹3000 and ₹20000 along with a trophy each. Entry was free for Rapid and Blitz events for all those who took part in the Classical event.
Champion – Kushal R Jani 8/9 | Photo: Resha Shikshan Sanstha
Runner-up – Omkar Kadav 7.5/9 | Photo: Resha Shikshan Sanstha
Round 8: FM Kaivalya Sandip Nagare – Shriraj Bhosale: 1-0 | Photo: Resha Shikshan Sanstha
FM Kaivalya Sandip Nagare scored an unbeaten 8/9, finished a half point ahead of the rest and gained 8.2 Elo rating points
Inaugural first move | Photo: Resha Shikshan Sanstha
Top boards | Photo: Resha Shikshan Sanstha
Players in action | Photo: Resha Shikshan Sanstha
The tournament hall at Swaminarayan Banquet Hall in Nashik, Maharashtra | Photo: Resha Shikshan Sanstha
Various prize winners | Photo: Resha Shikshan Sanstha
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A total of 261 players including an IM took part from various parts of India and one from England. The two-day nine-round Rapid Rating Open tournament was organized by Resha Shikshan Sanstha at Swaminarayan Banquet Hall in Nashik, Maharashtra on 30th September and 1st October 2026. The time control of the tournament was 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment.
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