Sammed Jaykumar Shete dominates Nipani Grand Rapid Rating Open 2023

by Shahid Ahmed - 08/07/2023

IM Sammed Jaykumar Shete (MAH) scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win Nipani Grand Rapid Rating Open 2023. He finished a full point ahead of the field. Shriraj Bhosale (MAH), IM Ramnathan Balasubramaniam (TN) and Saurish Kashelkar (MAH) scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed second, third and fourth according to tie-breaks. Sammed's sole draw of the event was against the eventual second runner-up, Balasubramaniam. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹100000. The top three prizes were ₹21001, ₹12506 and ₹10004 along with a trophy each respectively. The tournament was organized in memory of Late Sou Ratanbai Bhaichand Shah, Akkolkar on 17th to 18th June 2023 at Sri Venkatesh Mandir, Nipani in Belgaum, Karnataka. This is Sammed's sixth tournament triumph, fourth rating event of 2023. Photo: IA Vasanth B H

Sammed's fourth rating tournament triumph of 2023

IM Sammed Jaykumar Shete scored 7.5/8 and had a half point lead heading into the final round. Four players were in pursuit at 7/8 each. Sammed defeated Mudassar Patel (MAH) in the final round to become a clear champion 8.5/9. IM Ramnathan Balasubramaniam drew against Shriraj Bhosale to finish with 7.5/9. They were placed third and second respectively.

Champion - IM Sammed Jaykumar Shete 8.5/9 | Photo: Shahid Ahmed

Runner-up - Shriraj Bhosale 7.5/9 | Photo: Abhyudaya Ram

Second Runner-up - IM Ramnathan Balasubramaniam 7.5/9 | Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

Top 3 (L to R): 3rd IM Ramnathan Balasubramaniam 7.5/9, 1st IM Sammed Jaykumar Shete 8.5/9 and 2nd Shriraj Bhosale 7.5/9 | Photo: IA Vasanth B H

IM Sammed Jaykumar Shete scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 and finished a full point ahead of the competition

Inauguration Ceremony | Photo: IA Vasanth B H

Miss Priti Suraj Patil was the Chief Guest at the inauguration function. Mrs. Malatiben Popatlal Shah, Mrs. Nilima Pravin Shah and Mr. Pravin Popatlal Shah, Tournament Director and Director of Nipani Utkarsh Foundation were the other dignitaries present.

The tournament hall | Photo: IA Vasanth B H

The organiser provided breakfast, lunch and dinner for free, to all players and accompanying persons. Dormitory rooms were provided for free to all the participants.

Mr. Pravin Popatlal Shah, Tournament Director and Director of Nipani Utkarsh Foundation, Mrs. Nilima Pravin Shah, Mrs. Bharat Patole, Kiran Patole and Dayanand Shajannavar distributed the prizes.

Thanks to IA Vasanth B H, Chief Arbiter of the tournament, for sharing the photos and info about event.

A total of 175 players including two IMs took part from various states across the country in this two-day nine-round Swiss League Rapid Rating Open tournament. The event was organized by Nipani Utkarsh Foundation at Sri Venkatesh Mandir, Nipani in Belgaum, Karnataka on 17th and 18th June 2023. The time control of the event was 25 minutes + 5 seconds increment from move no.1.

Final standings

Rk.	SNo		Name	Typ	sex	Gr	FED	Rtg	Club/City	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3
1	1	IM	Sammed Jaykumar, Shete	U25			IND	2264	Mh	8,5	53,5	58,5	54,75
2	4		Bhosale, Shriraj	U25			IND	1938	Mh	7,5	52,5	56,5	44,25
3	6	IM	Ramnathan, Balasubramaniam	U60			IND	1860	Tn	7,5	50,5	54	43,25
4	51		Saurish, Kashelkar	U25			IND	1275	Mh	7,5	48,5	52,5	42,50
5	14		Aditya, Savalkar	U25			IND	1580	Mh	7	50,5	54,5	38,50
6	18		Patil, Pranav Prafulla	U25			IND	1532	Mh	7	50	53	38,00
7	8		Kadav, Omkar	U40			IND	1709	Mh	7	49	53	37,50
8	13		Abhishek, I Ganiger	U40			IND	1595	Ka	7	48,5	51,5	37,00
9	7		Patel, Mudassar	U40			IND	1712	Mh	7	48	52	38,50
10	16		Vikramaditya, Abhijit Chavan	U13			IND	1565	Mh	7	48	51,5	38,00
11	9		Bapat, Aniket	U25			IND	1707	Mh	7	44	48	35,50
12	10		Naveen, S Hegde	U40			IND	1676	Ka	7	42,5	46	36,00
13	25		Wadke, Suyog	U15			IND	1437	Mh	6,5	45	47	29,75
14	32		Srikara, Darbha	U25			IND	1375	Ka	6,5	44	47,5	31,75
15	12		Nikam, Ravindra	U60			IND	1619	Mh	6,5	43	46,5	32,75
16	79		Valanka, Fernandes	U15	w		IND	1128	Ga	6,5	42,5	45,5	32,00
17	19		Khasbardar, Soham	U25			IND	1531	Mh	6	52,5	56,5	34,75
18	3		Gandhi, Anish	U40			IND	2005	Mh	6	49	53	31,50
19	57		Soni, Vivan	U09			IND	1216	Mh	6	48,5	51,5	31,50
20	23		Aryan, Shamrao Raikar	U25			IND	1474	Ga	6	47	51	32,50