Tanmay Rajbongshi perfect at 1st Haflong Rapid Rating Open 2026

Tanmay Rajbongshi won 1st Haflong Rapid Rating Open 2026 with a 100% score 9/9. He finished a full point ahead of the rest. Rajib Dhar scored 8/9 to secure second place. Iftikar Alom Mazumdar claimed third place scoring 7.5/9. The total prize fund was ₹100000. The top three prizes were ₹15000, ₹10000 and ₹8000 along with a trophy each. This is Tanmay’s first rating tournament triumph of the year.

Tanmay’s first rating tournament triumph of the year

Tanmay Rajbongshi made a perfect start by winning eight games in-a-row. Rajib Dhar and Raj Dey were the only two players trailing by a full point at 7/8 each. Tanmay defeated Raj in the final round to become a clear champion. Rajib won against Snehaal to secure second place. Monaj Das lost to Iftikar Alom Mazumdar who finished third. This was the first time a rating tournament took place in Haflong, Assam

Champion – Tanmay Rajbongshi 9/9 | Photo: NorthEast Chess India

Runner-up – Rajib Dhar 8/9 | Photo: NorthEast Chess India

Second Runner-up – Iftikar Alom Mazumdar 7.5/9 | Photo: NorthEast Chess India

Tanmay Rajbongshi won all nine of his games, finished a full point ahead of the rest and gained 89.2 Elo rating points

Group photo of various prize winners | Photo: NorthEast Chess India

The tournament gate at N L Daulagupu Sports Stadium, Haflong, Dima Hasao in Assam | Photo: NorthEast Chess India

A total of 125 players took part from all over the country. The one-day nine-round Rapid Rating Open tournament was organized by District Sports Office, Dima Hasao in association with Dima Hasao Chess Association at N L Daulagupu Sports Stadium in Haflong, Dima Hasao, Assam on 8th February 2026. The time control of the tournament was 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment.

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