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Mumbai International Chess: Local Teen Maniar Holds GM Mikulas To A Draw
Mumbai International Grandmaster Chess Tournament: The 13-year-old Hriday Maniar, a promising local talent, held seasoned Slovak Grandmaster Manik Mikulas to a surprise draw, earning the biggest result of his young career in the first round of the Mumbai International Grandmaster Chess Tournament on Tuesday.
The tournament got off to an exciting start at the World Trade Centre, Mumbai, with Hriday's sensational result stealing the spotlight in Round 1.
Despite a rating difference of nearly 500 points, Hriday played with remarkable poise and accuracy, showcasing flawless technique against his opponent, who is far more experienced than him. The result is being hailed as one of the biggest upsets of the opening round.
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