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17-year-old Apoorv Kamble wins FIDE-rated rapid tournament in Bengaluru
Apoorv Kamble, a 17-year-old from Bengaluru, won the FIDE-rated rapid tournament at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. He scored 8.5 points from nine rounds in the Swiss format, with a time…
Apoorv Kamble, a 17-year-old from Bengaluru, won the FIDE-rated rapid tournament at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. He scored 8.5 points from nine rounds in the Swiss format, with a time control of 10 minutes plus a five-second increment. Sammed Jaykumar Shete finished second and Vaidyanathan Kannan third. Over 700 players competed across age groups and rating categories in the event, which carried a total cash prize of Rs 4 lakh.
Kamble said he registered at the last minute after returning from the Asian Junior Championship in Mumbai. "I had two strong wins against Sameer Shetty and top seed Vishak Enna. Finishing with 8.5 points gives me a lot of confidence," he said. Grandmaster Vishnu Prasanna, who has coached world champion Gukesh D, also participated. Gourav Rakshit, Commissioner of the Global Chess League, made the ceremonial first move on Board One before the fifth round.
The tournament was powered by the Global Chess League in collaboration with Circle Chess and organised by Golden Aura Trust.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Kamble's victory comes just after his return from the Asian Junior Championship, suggesting a rapid rise in form. With over 700 players, the turnout signals the depth of chess talent in Bengaluru, a city that has produced multiple Grandmasters including Gukesh D. The event is part of the Global Chess League's outreach, which brings elite players to India. The next indicator to watch is whether Kamble can break into the top 50 junior rankings in the coming months.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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