Kumar Gaurav victorious at Oskemen Open 2024
Kumar Gaurav scored 8/10 to win Oskemen Open (1800-2100) 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. FM Alen Suleyev (KAZ) and Arlen Abdrashev (KAZ) scored 7.5/10 each. They were placed second and third respectively according to tie-breaks. Kumar drew with both of them in the last two rounds. The total prize fund of the tournament, combining Masters and Open was US$ 50000. The top three prizes in Open were KZT 10000000 (≈ $2000), 700000 (≈ $1400) and 500000 (≈ $1000) along with a medal and diploma each. GM Vitaliy Bernadskiy (UKR) won the Masters section, scoring an unbeaten 8/10. GM Jinshi Bai (CHN) secured second place 7.5/10. GM Jakhongir Vakhidov (UZB) was third 7.5/10. The top three prizes in Masters were ≈ $10400, $7300 and $5200 along with a medal and diploma each respectively. This is Kumar's fourth triumph of the year. Photo: Kazakhstan Chess Federation
Kumar's fourth triumph of the year, Vitaliy Bernadskiy clinches the Masters
Kumar Gaurav was the sole leader 7.5/9, heading into the final round. FM Alen Suleyev (KAZ) was the only player trailing him by a half point at 7/9. Kumar drew with him to become a clear champion. Alen finished second. Arlen Abdrashev (KAZ) defeated Bakdaulet Saidulla (KAZ) to finish third. IM Ayush Sharma became the best performing Indian in the Masters event. He scored 7/10 to to be placed ninth. A total of 194 players participated, 120 in Masters and 74 in Open event.
A total of 74 players including two IMs took part from three countries in this nine-day ten round Rating Open (1800-2100) tournament. It was organized by Kazakhstan Chess Federation at D Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University in Ust-Kamenogorsk city, Kazakhstan from 2nd to 10th October 2024. The time control of the event was 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move.
Final standings in Open
| Rk. | SNo | Name | Typ | sex | FED | Rtg | Pts. | TB1 | TB2 | TB3 | TB4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Kumar, Gaurav | IND | 2040 | 8 | 59 | 0 | 7 | 2190 | ||||
| 2 | 2 | FM | Suleyev, Alen | KAZ | 2084 | 7,5 | 58 | 0 | 5 | 2042 | |||
| 3 | 12 | Abdrashev, Arlen | KAZ | 1956 | 7,5 | 56 | 0 | 6 | 2125 | ||||
| 4 | 11 | Kazhmuratov, Altair | U14 | KAZ | 1964 | 7,5 | 55,5 | 0 | 7 | 2077 | |||
| 5 | 1 | Tangatov, Nurdaulet | KAZ | 2096 | 7 | 61 | 0 | 6 | 2074 | ||||
| 6 | 18 | CM | Iunusov, Nuriddin | KGZ | 1925 | 7 | 55 | 0 | 6 | 1977 | |||
| 7 | 29 | Akhmediyar, Yernur | KAZ | 1851 | 7 | 52,5 | 0 | 7 | 2042 | ||||
| 8 | 24 | Syzdyk, Samir | U14 | KAZ | 1864 | 7 | 52 | 0 | 6 | 1980 | |||
| 9 | 28 | Sailaubay, Aldiyar | U14 | KAZ | 1854 | 6,5 | 56 | 0 | 5 | 2022 | |||
| 10 | 7 | CM | Momunaliev, Ruslan | U14 | KGZ | 2019 | 6,5 | 55 | 0 | 6 | 1942 |
Links
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