Karthik Venkataraman Wins 61st Indian National Chess Championship
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 61st Indian National Chess Championship |
| Organizer | Haryana Chess Association |
| Venue | RPS International School |
| Winner | Karthik Venkataraman |
| Winner's Score | 9/11 points |
| Tie-Break System | Buchholz System |
| Karthik's Tie-Break Score | 78 |
| Second Place | Surya Ganguly (Tie-Break Score: 77.5) |
| Third Place | Neelash Saha |
| Karthik's Previous Victory | 59th edition in 2022 |
| Final Round Key Match | Karthik Venkataraman vs Mitrabha Guha (Karthik won in 58 moves using Caro-Kann Defence) |
| Total Rounds | 11 |
| Notable Players' Scores | Surya Ganguly: 9, Neelash Saha: 9, Himal Gusain: 8.5, Mitrabha Guha: 7.5 |
| Final Round Results | Refer to the table in the article for detailed results |