WGM Mary Ann Gomes is Indian national women's chess champion

Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2011


Hi everyone,

Congratulations to Woman Grandmaster Mary Ann Gomes for winning the 38th Indian national women's chess championship with a draw against WGM Kiran Manisha Mohanty in Chennai on Wednesday. Gomes's superior tie-break gave her the title as she finished the tournament with eight points. Also on eight points was International Master Eesha Karavade. The latter beat Woman Grandmaster Padmini Rout in the last round. 

"I feel amazing winning my first National Women's Premier Championship. It is a completely different experience. I guess, when I think of it, I feel great joy. I dedicate this title to my mother, Freda Gomes," said Gomes. Top seed Tania Sachdev had to settle for the third place with a win over Woman International Master Sai Meera in the last round. The top six players are seeded for the next National Women's Premier championship and earn the right to represent the country in international events for a year.

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WGM Mary Ann Gomes needs draw in last round to win Indian national women's chess championship

Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2011

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The chess news from Chennai, India, where the Indian national chess championship is in its penultimate - the tenth round - is that Woman Grandmaster Mary Ann Gomes held on to her lead with a draw against International Master Eesha Karavade. This is the 38th edition of the event. Gomes continues to lead with 7.5 points and has a superior tie-break. She needs just a draw in the final round tomorrow against Kiran Manisha Mohanty to clinch the coveted title. The second place is shared by IM Eesha Karavade of Maharashtra and WGM Padmini Rout of Orissa at 7 points each. Gomes actually had a win lined up but she surprised her opponent by going for a draw. 

Gomes has two IM Norms to her credit, the first one coming from Paris Open 2009 at France and the second one from Czech Open 2010 at Pardubice, Czech Republic. She would now need to fulfill the rating requirement of ELO 2400, after which she would be awarded the title of International Master.

The second and third boards saw higher rated players viz, Padmini Rout and Tania Sachdev escape defeat narrowly against Kiran Manisha Mohanty and Chandika Divyasree respectively. The latter got her maiden Woman International Master with the draw. 

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Indian national women's chess championship R9: WGM Mary Ann Gomes takes sole lead

Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2011

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WGM Mary Ann Gomes

WGM Mary Ann Gomes defeated International Master Nisha Mohota to move into sole lead after the ninth round of the Velammal 38th Indian Women's National Premier chess championship on Monday.

Mary Ann leads the table with 7.0 points followed by WGMs Padmini Rout (Orissa) and Eesha Karavade (Maharashtra) at 6.5 points each. Top seed Tania Sachdev's defeat on the top board pushed her to the fourth spot with 6.0 points.

Eesha is coming back to form as she recorded her fourth win in succession. Facing Tania in the top board with black pieces, Eesha's bold tactics paid quick dividend.

The Nimzo Indian game saw Eesha achieving equality, and surprise Tania with an early pawn sacrifice. Picking up the extra pawn didn't help Tania as she found herself in further middle game complication.

With just under seven minutes to complete her last twenty moves, Tania erred, helping Eesha gain advantage and the game in 26 moves.

Talented Pratyusha Bodda drew a hard fought exchange down game against veteran Sai Meera and completed her second Woman International Master Norm. Her first WIM Norm also came in the National Women Premier last year.

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