Rishikesh Parab decimates BKG Global School Rapid Rating Open 2026
Rishikesh Parab scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win BKG Global School Rapid Rating Open 2026.
Rishikesh’s third overall, first rating tournament triumph of the year
Rishikesh Parab made a perfect start by winning eight games in-a-row. Shriraj Bhosale was the sole player trailing by a half point at 7.5/8. Shriraj drew against Rishikesh, the former finished second and the latter became the champion. CM Bhaavan Kolla lost to Dr. Prajwal P Shet who claimed third place.
The total prize fund was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹25000, ₹20000 and ₹15000 with a trophy each.
Champion – Rishikesh Parab 8.5/9 | Photo: BKG Global School
Runner-up – Shriraj Bhosale 8/9 | Photo: BKG Global School
Second Runner-up – Dr. Prajwal P Shet 8/9 | Photo: BKG Global School
Top 3 (L to R): 3rd Dr. Prajwal P Shet 8/9, 1st Rishikesh Parab 8.5/9 and 3rd Shriraj Bhosale 8/9 | Photo: BKG Global School
Rishikesh Parab scored an unbeaten 8.5/9, finished a half point ahead of the field and gained 51 Elo rating points
Various prize winners| Photo: BKG Global School
A total of 311 players including an IM took part from all over the country. The two-day nine-round Rapid Rating Open tournament was organized by and at BKG Global School, Sandur in Bellari, Karnataka on 17th and 18th October 2026. The time control of the tournament was 25 minutes + 5 seconds increment.
Leave a Reply