by In a stunning display of skill and strategy, GM Diptayan Ghosh representing the Railway Sports Board, emerged victorious at the National Rapid Championship 2024, clinching an unbeaten score of 9/11. His remarkable performance placed him half a point ahead of the closest competitors.
Other players in Top 10 are IM Aronyak Ghosh (RSPB), GM Raja Rithvik R (TEL), IM Arghyadip Das (RSPB), IM Srihari L R (TN), FM Suyog Wagh (MAH), IM Sammed Jaykumar Shete (MAH), IM Ayush Sharma (MP), IM Aradhya Garg (DEL) and Hari Madhavan N B secured impressive scores of 8.5/11 each, earning them 2nd to 9th positions based on tie-breaks. Notably, Suyog Wagh stands out as the sole non-IM/GM finisher among the top ten contenders. Furthermore, Nithin Babu (KER) showcased exceptional prowess, securing the highest untitled finish at the 15th position with a commendable score of 8/11.
Final standings of National Rapid 2024
| Rank | Name | Elo rating | Club/City | Pts. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GM | Diptayan Ghosh | 2441 | Railways | 9 |
| 2 | IM | Aronyak Ghosh | 2422 | Railways | 8,5 |
| 3 | GM | Raja Rithvik R | 2387 | Telangana | 8,5 |
| 4 | IM | Arghyadip Das | 2289 | Railways | 8,5 |
| 5 | IM | Srihari L R | 2236 | Tamil Nadu | 8,5 |
| 6 | FM | Suyog Wagh | 2215 | Maharashtra | 8,5 |
| 7 | IM | Sammed Jaykumar Shete | 2262 | Maharashtra | 8,5 |
| 8 | FM | Ayush Sharma | 2141 | Madhya Pradesh | 8,5 |
| 9 | FM | Aradhya Garg | 2186 | Delhi | 8,5 |
| 10 | IM | Hari, Madhavan N B | 2218 | Tamil Nadu | 8 |
| 11 | FM | Vaz Ethan | 2188 | Goa | 8 |
| 12 | IM | Raahul V S | 2260 | Tamil Nadu | 8 |
| 13 | GM | Karthik Venkataraman | 2427 | Andhra Pradesh | 8 |
| 14 | WGM | Priyanka Nutakki | 2255 | Andhra Pradesh | 8 |
| 15 | Nithin Babu | 2101 | Kerala | 8 | |
| 16 | IM | K. Ratnakaran | 2186 | Railways | 8 |
| 17 | GM | Vuppala Prraneeth | 2416 | Telangana | 7,5 |
| 18 | IM | Shahil Dey | 2235 | Assam | 7,5 |
| 19 | GM | Mitrabha Guha | 2466 | West Bengal | 7,5 |
| 20 | GM | Neelotpal Das | 2291 | PSPB | 7,5 |
