Indian Grandmaster M R Lalith Babu emerged victorious within the Marienbad Open 2022 chess event right here.
He remained unbeaten thru 9 rounds and collected 6.5 issues to complete part some degree forward of Icelandic GM Hannes Stefansson, the runner-up.
Lalith Babu gained 4 video games and drew the opposite 5 to take the highest place.
His wins got here in opposition to Czech avid 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 overdue on Saturday to seal the highest spot.
It was once a 3rd directly name for Lalith Babu. He had prior to now gained in Thailand, adopted via one in Italy.
“Kickstarted 2022 via reaching hat-trick championship, via profitable my third match Marienbad Open 2022!,” the Indian GM tweeted.