PATNA: PSPB Grandmaster Musunuri Lalith Babu was crowned the
undisputed champion after Odisha GM Debashis Das defeated challenger Aravindh
Chithambaram of Tamil Nadu in the National Premier Chess Championship here
today.
Lalith Babu scored nine points in the tournament organised
by All Bihar Chess Association.
In an equal position arising out of the Catalan opening,
Babu surprised everyone by allowing GM Swapnil Dhopade to repeat the moves and
get away with a draw claim in just 14 moves, shortest in terms of both moves
and time.
Lalit, not happy with his play against Swapnil, was joyous
with Debashis’ victory that not only gave him the title but also ensured his
presence in the Indian team for the next Olympiad.
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