Lalit Babu clinches bronze medal in Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025

M R Lalit Babu secured a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Kuala Lumpur with seven points from nine rounds. The Indian Oil Corporation manager bounced back strongly after his Chess World Cup exit earlier this month

Hyderabad: M R Lalit Babu won a bronze medal in the Commonwealth Chess Championship held in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

With an impressive score of seven points out of nine rounds, Lalit Babu finished strong in a highly competitive field.

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Earlier this month, Lalit, Grade C manager (sports) in the Indian Oil Corporation, faced a tough setback after being eliminated in the first round of the Chess World Cup, despite delivering an excellent performance on the global stage. But true to his spirit, he came back stronger, more determined and fully focused.

At the Commonwealth Championship, Lalit gave a tough fight for gold, showcasing resilience, grit and world-class gameplay, earning a well-deserved bronze.