Abhijeet Gupta Takes Lead at Delhi GM Open with Round 9 Victory
In an impressive display of skill, Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta has taken the lead at the Delhi GM Open after a decisive Round 9 victory over Mihail Nikitenko. With 8 points, Gupta is now the frontrunner for the championship as the tournament nears its conclusion. Other notable players, including Armenian GM Mamikon Gharibyan and Indian GM SL Narayanan, are closely trailing with 7 points each. The competition remains fierce, with several players vying for top positions. Read on to discover more about the key matchups and the standings as the final round approaches.
| Jun 14, 2025, 03:17 IST
Gupta's Dominant Performance
Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta claimed the top position at the Delhi GM Open following a decisive victory in Round 9 against Belarusian Mihail Nikitenko on Friday.
With this triumph, Gupta has accumulated 8 points from 9 rounds, establishing himself as the leading contender for the title as the tournament approaches its final round.
In a tactical battle, Gupta, playing with the white pieces, outplayed co-leader Nikitenko, who now finds himself among the competitors with 7 points.
In other notable matches, Armenian GM Mamikon Gharibyan and Indian GM SL Narayanan ended their game in a draw, both reaching 7 points.
Vietnamese GM Nguyen Van Huy also drew with India's GM Diptayan Ghosh, resulting in both players securing 7 points.
Swedish GM Vitaly Sivuk managed a draw against IM Nitin S, keeping him in the competitive 7-point cluster.
Additionally, GM Aditya S Samant achieved a vital victory over Belarusian GM Aleksej Aleksandrov, bringing his total to 7.5 points.
IM Aronyak Ghosh matched Samant's score after defeating IM Sharnarthi Viresh, also reaching 7.5 points.
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