Iniyan Pa Dominates at 360 ONE Global Chess Festival, Secures Fifth Consecutive Win
Mumbai: Iniyan Pa Dominates at 360 ONE Global Chess Festival
Iniyan Pa continued his remarkable winning streak, clinching his fifth consecutive victory in the Masters’ Section of the 360 ONE Global Chess Festival held at the World Trade Centre. The Erode-based Grandmaster and National Champion showcased exceptional mental fortitude, solidifying his status as the standout player of the tournament.
Iniyan’s latest triumph came against Ayush Sharma, allowing him to maintain a full-point lead over his closest competitors, Akash Sharadchandra Dalvi and Soham Kamotra. With 5 points in hand, Iniyan is set to face Kamotra in the highly anticipated sixth round.
The day also saw a significant upset as International Master Sammed Jaykumar Shete defeated third seed GM Abhijeet Gupta, who has struggled to find his form throughout the event. Second seed Sankalp Gupta faced similar challenges, succumbing to IM Srihari in another surprising result.
In the Challengers section, Viresh Sharnarthi and Vedant Nagarkatte are tied for the lead with 5 points each. Notably, the Sharnarthi brothers faced off in a thrilling match, where the higher-rated Viresh emerged victorious over his sibling, Shlok.
Teen sensation Oshini Gunawardhana Devindya from Sri Lanka made headlines by defeating seventh seed GM Mihail Niketenko of Belarus. After a rocky start with two initial losses, Oshini has rebounded spectacularly, securing wins against two International Masters and a Grandmaster.
Other noteworthy results included Aakash Sharadchandra Dalvi’s victory over Akshay Borgaonkar, while the second board clash between IMs Nitish Belurkar and Soham Kamotra ended in a draw.
Iniyan’s match against Ayush featured the Nimzo-Indian Opening, where he quickly seized a positional advantage. Demonstrating strategic prowess, Iniyan opted to exchange pieces, simplifying the position and steadily increasing his lead.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Iniyan as he aims to extend his winning streak and solidify his place at the top of the leaderboard.
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Published on: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 12:43 PM IST