CM Madhesh Kumar pulls of upset win over Georgian GM Sanikidze Tornidze

Mumbai, Jun 20 (PTI) Candidate Master Madhesh Kumar toppled experienced Georgian GM Sanikidze Tornidze, pulling off an upset win in the fourth round of the Aurionpro International Grandmaster and Junior Chess Tournament here on Friday.

In other results, GM Manuel Petrosyan clinically beat Alexei Fedorov, while GM Aleksej Aleksandrov held top seed Levan Pantsulaia to a draw.

Young Advik Amit Agrawal impressed by holding IM Alexander Slizhevsky to a draw under pressure.

After four rounds, eight players are on a perfect 4/4, heightening the race for the title.

Madhesh also continued his dream run in the junior event, winning again to remain on 4/4 and lead the sub-junior standings.

Top seed Aansh Nandan Nerurkar also stayed perfect with a win over Vyom Malhotra, while Madhvendra Pratap Sharma edged Andalamala Hemal Varshan in a roller coaster battle.

Gritty draws by Sahajveer Singh Maras (1849 Elo rating) vs Advik Agrawal (2218) and Sravyasree Bheemarasetty (1747) vs Avirat Chauhan (2168) highlighted the depth of young talent.

Five players now share the lead at 4/4 in the junior event. PTI APA UNG