GM Sadhwani excels in Spain

Nagpur, July 16

GM Raunak Sadhwani clinched joint first place and overall third on the basis of tiebreaker in Villa De Benasque Open Chess Tournament in Benasque , Spain ,which was held from July 6 to July 15. Total 398 players participated the event from 25 different countries participated in the tournament.

Sadhwani scored eight out of ten points and was unbeaten throughout the tournament . He was awarded a glittering trophy & a cash prize of Euros 2000 . He also secured 1st prize in Under-18 Junior category and was awarded a trophy and a cash prize of Euros 250 . Indian GM Aravindh Chithambaram secured first place with the same 8/10 points on his better tiebreaks

Speaking about victory, Raunak said, " I am happy that I was able to maintain the consistency throughout the tournament. I played some good chess . Eagerly looking forward to give my best & gearing up for my maiden upcoming Chess Olympiad at Chennai."