Karthikeyan Murali and Pranav Anand clinch Turkish Chess First League 2026 for Moda Sports Club
GM Karthikeyan Murali and GM Pranav Anand won Turkish Chess First League 2026 for Moda Sports Club.
Ilamparthi and Aswath finish second for Taş Duvar Sports Club and Leon third for Akçakoca Chess Sports Club
Turkish First League has six boards. Board no.1-4 are General boards, Board no.5 is for female players and Board no.6 is for Under-20 General.
Moda Spor Kulubu (Moda Sports Club) was the sole leader 13/16, heading into the last round. Resul Caner Satranc Akademi Ve Spor Kulubu (Resul Caner Chess Academy and Sports Club) was trailing by one point at 12/16. Moda Spor Kulubu defeated Guzelbahce Altyapi Satranc Spor Kulubu (Guzelbahce Youth Chess Sports Club) by 4-2 to become the champion.
Karsiyaka Satranc Ihtihas Spor Kulubu (Karsiyaka Chess Specialization Sports Club) lost to Taş Duvar Spor Kulubu (Taş Duvar Sports Club) by 2.5-3.5 and the latter secured second place. GM Ilamparthi A R and GM S Aswath contributed 7/9 and 6/9 respectively. Ilamparthi remained undefeated.
Akçakoca Satranc Spor Kulubu (Akçakoca Chess Sports Club) defeated Galva Metal Spor Kulubu (Galva Metal Sports Club) by 3.5-2.5 to finish third. GM Leon Luke Mendonca scored an unbeaten 6/9 on the top board.
Champion – Moda Sports Club 15/18 | Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
Runner-up – Taş Duvar Sports Club 13/18 | Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
Second Runner-up – Akçakoca Chess Sports Club 13/18 | Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
Top 3 (L to R): 3rd Akçakoca Chess Sports Club 13/18, 1st Moda Sports Club 15/18 and 2nd Taş Duvar Sports Club 13/18 | Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
FM Yanki Taspinar (2356) scored a perfect 9/9. GM Pranav Anand (2588) scored a crucial 6.5/9. GM Karthikeyan Murali (2668) added 4/9.
Moda Sports Club’s team performance
Round 5: Moda Sports Club – Resul Caner Chess Academy and Sports Club: 3.5-2.5 | Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
GM Pranav Anand in deep thought | Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
GM Karthikeyan Murali and GM Pranav Anand battling side-by-side on the top two boards for Moda Sports Club | Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
Individual board prizes
Board no.1 – 1st GM Ilamparthi A R 7/9 and 3rd GM Leon Luke Mendonca 6/9 | Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
GM Ilamparthi A R in action for Taş Duvar Sports Club | Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
GM Ilamparthi A R scored an unbeaten 7/9 on the top board for Taş Duvar Sports Club.
GM Leon Luke Mendonca played for Akçakoca Chess Sports Club | Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
GM Leon Luke Mendonca scored 6/9, remained undefeated on the top board for Akçakoca Chess Sports Club. WGM Alicja Slowicka scored an impressive 8/9 on board no.2 and also remained undefeated for the same team.
GM Aswath S in deep thought for Taş Duvar Sports Club | Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
Board no.2 – 2nd GM Pranav Anand 6.5/9 | Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
India’s 97th GM Harshavardhan G B scored an extra GM-norm | Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
India’s 97th GM Harshavardhan G B scored another GM-norm, since his title is not confirmed officially by FIDE. An extra norm does not hurt anyone. He scored an unbeaten 6/9, performed at 2625 for Guzelbahce Altyapi Satranc Spor Kulubu (Guzelbahce Youth Chess Sports Club).
Players in action | Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
The tournament hall at Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara, Turkiye| Photo: Turkish Chess Federation
Replay all games
The seven-day nine Swiss League Rating Team tournament was organized by Turkish Chess Federation at Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara, Turkiye from 3rd to 9th August 2026. The time control of the tournament was 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment.
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