Indian Grandmaster, P Harikrishna has finished second in the rapid section of the 53rd Biel International Chess Festival in Switzerland. The World No. 26 scored 10 points, two less than Radoslaw Wojtaszek of Poland, who finished on top. Earlier, the Indian GM had finished on top in the ACCENTUS Chess960 tournament, with 5.5 points.
About Biel International Chess Festival:
The Biel Chess Festival, the first major event to be played over the board amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is being organised by adhering to all health protocols. At the chessboard, the distance is increased by having two tables between the players. All pieces, boards and chess clocks are cleaned after each game. Also, spectators are not allowed at the venue.
Following good monsoon rains, migratory birds like storks, pelicans, painted storks, and bar-headed geese have…
With rising crime complexity and new legal mandates requiring forensic evidence, India is strengthening its…
Fiscal Policy is one of the most influential pillars of India’s economic strategy. It determines…
The Earth has many amazing and unusual places, and some of them experience temperatures that…
In a striking reflection of a shifting global wealth landscape, the UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report…
In a landmark moment for cricket, Sunil Narine has become the first player in the…