Delhi GM chess open 2025: Veteran Abhijeet Gupta claims top spot after defeating Mamikon Gharibyan in round 7
NEW DELHI: The 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2025 saw significant changes as GM Abhijeet Gupta secured the leading position with 6.5 points after defeating GM Mamikon Gharibyan in Round 7.
The Indian GM now stands alone at the top as the tournament enters its final phase.
The crucial match between GM S L Narayanan and GM Boris Savchenko concluded in a draw, leaving both players at 6 points. They now form part of a competitive group pursuing the leader, alongside other successful contestants from Wednesday's matches.
The seventh round produced several significant outcomes affecting the tournament's upper ranks.
GM Mihail Nikitenko reached 6 points after winning against GM Alexei Fedorov, whilst GM Vitaly Sivuk achieved the same score by defeating Alekhya Mukhopadhyay. GM Diptayan Ghosh joined them after besting GM Aleksej Aleksandrov. GM Luka Paichadze and GM Manuel Petrosyan drew their match, each reaching 5.5 points, matching the scores of IM Semetey Tologontegin and GM Aditya S Samant who also drew.
IM Neelash Saha maintained his impressive performance by defeating Bivor Adak, whilst IM Aronyak Ghosh secured victory over GM Nguyen Duc Hoa in an intense contest, both reaching 6 points.
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With three rounds remaining, eight players trail Abhijeet Gupta by half a point, intensifying the competition for the ₹1.21 crore prize fund. Each upcoming match could prove crucial for the final standings.
The tournament expanded with Category C's commencement, attracting 1,250 participants and highlighting the event's inclusive nature. This addition strengthens the Delhi GM Open's position in developing chess talent across all levels.
This premier Asian chess competition has drawn over 2,500 participants from more than 20 nations, including 24 Grandmasters. Organised under the All India Chess Federation, the tournament offers a ₹1.21 crore prize pool and remains significant in India's chess calendar.
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