Nithin Babu clear first at Fouesnant Open 2025, Nitin S second
Nithin Babu scored an unbeaten 6/7 to win Fouesnant Open A (>1500) 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. IM Nitin S and Mickael Batteux (FRA) scored 5.5/7 each. They also remained undefeated, secure second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. The first prize was €1000. The five-day seven round Rating tournament was organized by Echiquier du Pays Fouesnantais from 25th to 29th October 2025 in Fouesnant, France. IM Muthaiah Al, WFM Arya G Mallar and Drishtee Ghosh scored 5/7 each. They were placed fourth, fifth and seventh according to tie-breaks. This is Nithin's second tournament triumph of the year. Photo: A Cotonea, C Jollivet and F Martin
Nithin's second triumph of the year
Nithin Babu, IM Muthaiah Al and IM Nitin S were the three leaders at 5/6, before the last round. Nithin defeated Muthaiah to become a clear champion. WFM Arya G Mallar drew against Nitin, the latter finished third and the former fifth. Muthaiah was placed fourth. Drishtee Ghosh is the only other Indian to make a top ten finish. She scored 5/7 to claim seventh place. The total participation was 120 players - 73 in Open A (>1500) and 47 in Open B (<1600).
A total of 73 players including 2 IMs took part from various parts of France and five from India in the Open A (>1500) section. The five-day seven round Rating tournament was organized by Echiquier du Pays Fouesnantais from 25th to 29th October 2025 in Fouesnant, France. The tournament had a time control of 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move no. 1.
Final standings in Open A
| Pl | Name | Elo | Cat. | Fede | League | Club | Pts | Tr. | Drank. | Perf | |
| 1 | NITHIN BABU | 2297 E | SenM | 6 | 30 | 34 | 2387 | ||||
| 2 | M | NITIN S. | 2316 E | SenM | MACAW | Lyon Olympique Chess | 51/2 | 291/2 | 33 | 2355 | |
| 3 | BATTEUX Mickael | 2049 E | SenM | PDL | Fillé sur Sarthe | 51/2 | 29 | 32 | 2184 | ||
| 4 | M | MUTHAIAH AL | 2446 E | SenM | 5 | 31 | 341/2 | 2311 | |||
| 5 | Ff | ARYA G MALLAR | 2155 E | CadF | 5 | 291/2 | 331/2 | 2223 | |||
| 6 | NORTIER Julien | 2111 E | SenM | CVL | Oatmeal Chess Club | 5 | 27 | 291/2 | 2186 | ||
| 7 | DRISHTEE GHOSH | 1985 F | CadF | 5 | 251/2 | 281/2 | 2090 | ||||
| 8 | DAELS Augustin | 1864 F | MinM | BRE | USAM Chessboard Brest | 5 | 251/2 | 261/2 | 2090 | ||
| 9 | BAGHDADI Ali | 1977 F | MinM | BRE | USAM Chessboard Brest | 5 | 241/2 | 271/2 | 2033 | ||
| 10 | GENEREAU Thierry | 1911 F | SepM | PDL | Nantes Chess Circle | 5 | 23 | 25 | 1988 |
