Hyderabad: Candidate Master Vemparala Nikash emerged champion of the One Day Rapid Prize Money Chess tournament held at RACE Chess Academy, Madhapur, Hyderabad on Monday.
In the final round, Nikash defeated top seeded Bharat Kumar Reddy to finish with 6 points to take the top honours. Shanmukha Pulli finished runner-up with 5.5 points after defeating Yohan Yadav Tarala on the second board.