Indian GM Lalith Babu wins match in Czech Republic
Indian Grandmaster M R Lalith Babu emerged victorious within the Marienbad Open 2022 chess match right here.
He remained unbeaten thru 9 rounds and collected 6.five issues to complete part some extent forward of Icelandic GM Hannes Stefansson, the runner-up.
Lalith Babu received 4 video games and drew the opposite 5 to take the highest place.
His wins got here in opposition to Czech gamers Vaclav Finek, Karel Malinovsku, Daniel Sorm and Jakub Kusa.
The 29-year previous Indian GM drew his ultimate spherical fit in opposition to Stefansson past due on Saturday to seal the highest spot.
It used to be a 3rd directly identify for Lalith Babu. He had up to now received in Thailand, adopted via one in Italy.
“Kickstarted 2022 via attaining hat-trick championship, via successful my third tournament Marienbad Open 2022!,” the Indian GM tweeted.
