MARGAO
International Master Ameya Audi produced impressive performances in the Merdeka Day Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2023 and the Blitz Championship in Malaysia.
In the Rapid tournament, Ameya, seeded 3rd, defeated AFM Tan, Wei Hom Isaac (MAS), Fransico Vincent Paul (PHI), Setiawan David (INA), WCM Chua Jia Tien (MAS), and Arca Christian Gian Karlo (PHI). Ameya secured five wins out of a possible six rounds in the tournament, which featured 60 participants from seven countries.
In the Blitz Championship, Ameya, seeded 13th, continued his outstanding performance by defeating notable players; WIM Nguyen Thanh Thuy Tien (VIE), CM Ang, Ern Jie Anderson (MAS), CM Chia Yu Zhe Ashton (SGP), DE Vera Yana Emilou (PHI), Zaw Ye Htut (Mya), Vo Thi Thuy Tien (VIE). Additionally, he managed to secure a draw against GM Nguyen Van Huy (VIE).
Ameya's impressive record in the tournament included six wins and one draw out of a possible eight rounds. Ameya won the 5th place. The Blitz Championship saw participation from 147 players, including 41 titled players, representing 16 countries.
