National Chess Championship

Karthik had to win his game against Mitrabha Guha to entertain any hopes of winning his second Nationals (he was the champion at the 59th edition held early last year).

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In the end, Karthik Venkataraman proved more equal than the others. More equal than Surya Shekhar Ganguly, even.

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Karthik, Ganguly and Neelash Saha finished with nine points from 11 rounds at the 61st National Chess championship at the RPS International School on Tuesday:

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National Chess Championship

Karthik comes from behind and edges Ganguly to script thrilling title win

Karthik had to win his game against Mitrabha Guha to entertain any hopes of winning his second Nationals (he was the champion at the 59th edition held early last year).

In the end, Karthik Venkataraman proved more equal than the others. More equal than Surya Shekhar Ganguly, even.

Karthik, Ganguly and Neelash Saha finished with nine points from 11 rounds at the 61st National Chess championship at the RPS International School on Tuesday: