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VASCO: Goa’s Nandhini Saripalli excelled in France as she emerged victorious in the 17th Rochefort Open Category B and Noisiel Open Category B tournaments, held in France, recently.
In the Rochefort Open, Nandhini Saripalli remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and secured 7.5 points out of the possible nine. The win helped her gain 72 elo FIDE points.
Nandhini was seeded 24th at the start of the tournament and she won a prize of 400 Euros.
Nandhini continued her good form in the next tournament —the 3rd Noisiel Open category B tournament — where she scored seven points out of the possible nine. Nandhini increased 44 FIDE Elo points by virtue of this result.
Meanwhile, Niraj Saripalli finished 44th in the 17th Rochefort grandmasters group as he managed to score five points. By virtue of this result, Niraj gained 47 FIDE elo points.
Niraj Saripalli, who also played in the 3rd Noisiel Open Grandmaster category scored 5.5 points and won first place in the rating category of below 2200. He won a prize of 100 Euros. His notable win was against Ukranian International Master Dmitry Stets. The tournament in Noisiel.
“Great results for Nandhini and Niraj. It has been continuous that our chess association players are making us proud time and again. Hearty congratulations to them. We wish them more success in coming events,” said Goa Chess Association President Nilesh Cabral.
