Harshavardhan G B of India Wins Prestigious Asian Junior Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 25 Nov 2022
TAGAYTAY CITY---International Master Harshavardhan G B of India came through with one of his most memorable performances to date as he emerged the standard champion of the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championship at the Knights Templar Ridge Hotel in Tagaytay Friday, Nov. 25.
Needing just a draw to seal the title, Harshavardhan G B split the point with International Master Sugar Gan-Erdene of Mongolia in the ninth and final round in claiming his title.
The Chennai bet finished unbeaten with 7.0 points on five victories and four draws to pocket the gold medal.
With the win, Harshavardhan G B received his first of the three grandmaster “norms” required to receive the rank of grandmaster, the top international title in chess, aside from world champion.
To get such a norm, a competitor must achieve grandmaster-level scores during a top-level tournament.
"I am so very happy winning this tough and prestigious chess tournament," said Harshavardhan G B , who won bronze during the 2021 Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championship in Sri Lanka.
International Michael Concio Jr. of the Philippines defeated International Master IM Saha Neelash of India to receive the silver medal.
Concio, the pride of Dasmariñas City, Cavite also finished unbeaten with 6.5 points on four victories and five draws.
Gan-Erdene, on the other hand, took third with 6.0 points.
Gan-Erdene won the bronze medal after the tie break points was applied.
Also with 6.0 points were fourth Chatterjee Utsab of India, fifth Eric Labog Jr. of the Philippines, sixth International Master Raahul V S of India and seventh Fide Master Arman Hakemi of Iran.
Labog, who loss to Harshavardhan G B in the Thursday's eight round got a consolation prize.
Labog already earn his International Master title after breaking the 2200 barrier.
Completing the top ten with 5.5 points each were eight, Internationa Master Saha Neelash of India, ninth Fide Master Daniyal Sapenov of Kazakhstan and tenth National Master Mark Jay Bacojo of the Philippines.
In the Girls' section, Woman International Master Ngoc Thuy Duong Bach of Thailand (7.5 points) won the gold, followed by silver medallist Woman International Master Ravi Rakshitta of India (7.0 points) and bronze medallist Woman International Master Amina Kairbekova of Kazakhstan (6.0 points).
Thirty two boys from eleven countries are competing the junior division while 20 players are participating in the 9-round Swiss system tournament among the girls. The championship is organized by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation.-Marlon Bernardino-
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Marlon Bernardino.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
SPORTS SHORTS 284: TEAM MARK MAGSAYO CONFIRMS RETURN TO THE RING ON DECEMBER 14
By Maloney L. Samaco, Sat, 23 Nov 2024RJP Boxing promotes in Bucana on Dec. 17
By Lito delos Reyes, Sat, 23 Nov 2024Good Prospects at Minimumweight, Light Fly, Super Bantam and Super Feather in 2025
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Sat, 23 Nov 2024Filipino International Master Chito Danilo Garma is the new World Senior Blitz champion; Filipino FIDE Master Mario Mangubat takes the bronze medal
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 23 Nov 2024KAMBOSOS JR SIGNS CO-PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM
Sat, 23 Nov 2024INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME TO ANNOUNCE CLASS OF 2025 ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5th
Sat, 23 Nov 2024Ring Master promotes in Calinan on Dec. 21
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 22 Nov 2024NP Bansalan boxing team in Matalam
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 22 Nov 2024New York, Minnesota Biggest Trade Gainers; Los Angeles Has the Rookie Draft Steal
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Fri, 22 Nov 2024Filipino IM Bagamasbad prevails
By Marlon Bernardino, Fri, 22 Nov 2024DC girl’s futsal in Palawan now
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 22 Nov 2024Filipino FIDE Master Ivan Travis Cu is ready to face challenge
By Marlon Bernardino, Fri, 22 Nov 2024Dante Kirkman Secures First Career Knockout with 3rd Round TKO Victory
Fri, 22 Nov 2024Filipino Middleweight Star Blazen Rocili Set to Return to the Ring This Saturday in San Antonio, TX
Thu, 21 Nov 2024Stallone hands Donald Trump WBC world champion belt
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Thu, 21 Nov 2024