Marienbad Open Chess: Indian Grandmaster MR Lalith Babu emerged victorious in the Marienbad Open 2022 chess tournament here. Follow Insidesport.IN For more updates
He remained unbeaten through nine rounds and accumulated 6.5 points to finish half a point ahead of Icelandic GM Hannes Stefansson, the runner-up.
Marienbad Open Chess: Indian GM Lalith Babu crowned champion in Marienbad Open in Czech Republic
Lalith Babu won four games and drew the other five to take the top position.
His wins came against Czech players Vaclav Finek, Karel Malinovsku, Daniel Sorm and Jakub Kusa.
The 29-year old Indian GM drew his final round match against Stefansson late on Saturday to seal the top spot.
It was a third straight title for Lalith Babu. He had previously won in Thailand, followed by one in Italy.
Marienbad Open Chess: Indian GM Lalith Babu crowned champion in Marienbad Open in Czech Republic
“Kickstarted 2022 by achieving hat-trick championship, by winning my 3rd event Marienbad Open 2022!,” the Indian GM tweeted.
Kickstarted 2022 by achieving hat-trick championship, by winning my 3rd event Marienbad Open 2022! Met these people on my first day here, they sure did guide me to victory when asked for hotel directions! 😁✌🏼 @IndianOilcl @aicfchess @chessgmkunte @IocOffice @RK_Mohapatra pic.twitter.com/BuYIYhDsPi
— Musunuri Lalit Babu (@lalitrohit93) January 23, 2022
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