RK Apollosana lift Nilamani Memorial Chess crown
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 08 2015 :
RK Apollosana emerged as the undisputed champion as the curtain came down in the 20th Y Nilamani Memorial State Level Open Chess Tournament organized by Singjamei Chess Club (SCC), Imphal on Friday.
Overnight leader, RK Apollosana settles for draw against N Bamgkin with black pieces in table no.1 while his nearest title contender RK Bhogen also accepted H Jackey's draw offer in table no.2 in the final 9th round.
With the draw, Apollosana emerged as the sole leader in the tournament with 7.5 points and Bhogen settles for the second spot with 7 points along with O Inao who jumped to the second spot by virtue of winning his last match against Shakespear L.N Arunkumar was awarded the Best Veteran Player by the organisers.
He had a total score of 6 point.
At the same time, Konalika Yumnam and Nungshithoi Ng were selected as Best Girls Players.
Both the players earned 4.5 points.
The Best Boys hounours went to N Yoihenta and Melson Yumnam (5 points each) .
It may be recalled, 68 players, 25 FIDE rated, participated in the tournament.
RK Apollosana (2187); RK Bhogen (2123); G Inao (1769); H Jacky (1912) were some of the top rated players in the tournament.