Shraddha Padvekar Defeats Kriti Patel in Third Round of All India FIDE Rating Open Chess Tournament

Shraddha Padvekar emerged victorious in a thrilling third-round match at the All India FIDE Rating Open Chess Tournament in Mumbai on Sunday. The Palghar-based player defeated Woman Candidate Master Kriti Patel in a closely contested game that lasted 63 moves.

Shraddha, with a rating of 1588, opted for the English opening strategy, while Kriti, rated at 1829, chose a neo-Catalan defense. Despite Kriti’s impressive victories in earlier rounds, Shraddha managed to outmaneuver her opponent and secure the win on the sixth board.

In other matches, Delhi’s Arena International Master Saikat Nath and Mumbai’s International Master Vikramaditya Kulkarni continued their winning streaks with third successive wins. Nath defeated Mumbai’s Shravana Agraval, while Kulkarni overcame the challenge from Agharkar Shriyans.

The top 10 results from round 3 saw some intense battles, with players showcasing their skills and strategies on the chessboard. The tournament is heating up as players compete for the top positions and valuable rating points.

Chess enthusiasts and fans are eagerly following the tournament, which promises more exciting matches and fierce competition in the upcoming rounds. Stay tuned for more updates and results from the All India FIDE Rating Open Chess Tournament in Mumbai.