Grandmaster P. Harikrishna and double GM norm holder D Harika have won the Gold in the Asian Individual Chess Championships in Mashhad in Iran. P Harikrishna won the coveted yellow metal in the open's section while D Harika claimed the honor in the women's section. With this feat, both Harika and Harikrishna have also made it to the next world championship cycle. Harikrishna defeated Zhao Jun of China in the last round to emerge as the champion. Harika too won her last round game against Chinese Tan Zhongyi to end as a winner. Apart from Harika, Eesha Karavade also came up with an inspired performance to win the bronze medal in the women's section.
Courtesy : AIR
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