Chess: Varun emerges champion

Varun, along with S Sri Charan and Andabatla Satvik, was tied at 5.5 points each after six rounds.

Hyderabad: Top seed V Varun won the 1st Dhruv School of Civil Services Studies Open Prize Money Chess Tournament, organised by Pragathi Chess Academy, at Dhruv School of Civil Services Studies, Tarnaka, on Wednesday.

Varun, along with S Sri Charan and Andabatla Satvik, was tied at 5.5 points each after six rounds. However, by virtue of the tie-break rule, Varun emerged as the winner, securing a prize of Rs. 10,000. Charan (Rs. 7,000) and Satvik (Rs. 5,000) finished in second and third places, respectively.

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Results: 1. V Varun, 2. Sri Charan, 3. Andabatla Satvik, 4. V Sarayu, 5. Wankhade Sanskruthi, 6. Amitpal Singh, 7. Ch Karthik Sai, 8. Kandi Santosh Sai, 9. S Rishpal Singh, 10. P Sri Sai Baswanth; Best Women: 1. Gade Sharanya, 2. V Nanditha; Best Veteran: 1. KSR M Raju, 2. Kandi Ravi.