Sasikiran sensational at 7th Maurice David Rapid Open 2026, Sarbartho third
GM Sasikiran Krishnan scored an unbeaten 10/11 to win 7th Maurice David Rapid Rating Open 2026 at 4th Annemasse Chess Festival 2026. FM Sarbartho Mani scored 8.5/11 to finish third.
An encore performance by the legend
The legend, GM Sasikiran Krishnan won the fifth edition of this event two years ago scoring an unbeaten 8/9. Two years later, once again he remained undefeated and delivered a similar performance, only this time he was clear first. Sasikiran was the sole leader at 9/10, going into the last round. GM Ibragim S Khamrakulov (ESP) was the only player trailing the leader by a full point at 8/10. Despite needing only a draw to become a clear champion, Sasikiran went for maximum against Nikita Maltsev (FRA). Fabrice Joly (FRA) lost against Ibragim and the latter finished second. FM Sarbartho Mani defeated Matheo Garin-Laurel (FRA) to claim third place 8.5/11.
The total prize fund was €1500. The top three prizes were €500, €300 and €200 with a trophy each.
Champion – GM Sasikiran Krishnan 10/11 | Photo: Manuel Maulet / CE du Bassin Annemassien – CABE
Second Runner-up – FM Sarbartho Mani 8.5/11 | Photo: Manuel Maulet / CE du Bassin Annemassien – CABE
The legend, GM Sasikiran Krishnan in action | Photo: Manuel Maulet / CE du Bassin Annemassien – CABE
GM Sasikiran Krishnan scored an unbeaten 10/11, finished a full point ahead of the rest and gained 8.4 Elo rating points
Various prizes for the prize winners | Photo: Manuel Maulet / CE du Bassin Annemassien – CABE
Prize winners of 7th Maurice David Rapid Rating Open 2026 | Photo: Manuel Maulet / CE du Bassin Annemassien – CABE
A total of 48 players including two GMs and two IMs took part from eight countries across the world. The one-day eleven-round Rapid Rating Open tournament was organized by CE du Bassin Annemassien – CABE at Martin Luther King Sports Complex in Annemasse, France on 24th October 2026. The time control of the tournament was 12 minutes + 3 seconds increment.
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