CHESS: GM Iniyan loses to French IM Mahel in tiebreak
Indian Grandmaster P. Iniyan faced a tough loss to French IM Mahel in the tiebreaks at the 41st Cappelle La Grande International Open Tournament in Dunkirk. Despite scoring 7.5 points with six wins and 3 draws, Iniyan had to settle for runner-up after Mahel emerged victorious in the tiebreaks.
Iniyan started the tournament strong with four consecutive wins but had to settle for draws in the fifth game against IM Muthaiah and the seventh game against GM Raja Rithvik. A win in the penultimate round put him in the lead alongside Mahel, but luck was not on his side in the tiebreaks.
The result helped Iniyan gain 16 rating points, bringing his live rating to 2566. Despite the loss, Iniyan’s performance showcased his skill and determination on the chessboard.
In other sports news, Davis Cup team members Karan Singh and Mukund Sasikumar made a strong start in the Bengaluru Open 2025 qualifiers, with Singh defeating Ukraine’s Yurii Dzhavakian and Mukund battling past fellow Indian Rishi Reddy. The tournament saw some exciting matches and upsets, setting the stage for an intense competition in the final rounds.
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