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Viresh Sharnarthi has earned his International Master title following his victory at the Western Asian Junior Open Chess Championship 2026. The Maharashtra-born player secured the title through his performance at the event.
Sources: facebook.com ChessBase India ·
| Game | Result |
|---|---|
| Quirhuayo Chumbe, German Gonzalo vs Rojas Salas, Steven | 1–0 |
| Bern, Ivar vs Kantans, Toms | 0–1 |
| Gormally, Daniel W vs Cancedda-Dupuis, Livio | 0–1 |
Source: Lichess broadcasts
Tournaments
Daniil Dubov secured the sole lead at the KazChess Masters in Almaty. The invitational event, featuring ten participants, is scheduled to conclude on November 3.
Sources: ChessBase ·
Chess world
The National Squash League incorporated chess activities such as bughouse and blindfold play into a recent collaboration. This initiative explores the intersection between squash and chess.
Sources: new.uschess.org ·
