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Himal Gusain perfect at 1st Città di San Cataldo Open 2025

by Shahid Ahmed - 08/06/2025

IM Himal Gusain scored a perfect 5/5 to win 1st Città Di San Cataldo Open A (>1750) 2025. He finished 1.5 points ahead of the field. Christian Chieffalo (ITA) and Salvatore Culle (ITA) scored 3.5/5 each to secure second and third place respectively. The total prize fund was €1000. The top three prizes were €200, €150 and €100 along with a trophy each. The three-day five round rating tournament was organized by ASD "L'Alfiere" at Palazzo di Citta - Sala Borsellino in San Cataldo, Sicily, Italy from 9th to 11th May 2025. This is Himal's fourth rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: siciliascacchi.it

Himal's fourth rating tournament triumph of the year

The inaugural edition of the tournament witnessed the participation of 47 players - 14 in Open A (>1750), 18 in Open B (1550-1750) and 15 in Open C (<1600).

1st IM Himal Gusain 5/5 | Photo: siciliascacchi.it

A total of 14 players including an IM took part from various parts of Italy and one from India. The three-day five round rating tournament was organized by ASD "L'Alfiere" at Palazzo di Citta - Sala Borsellino in San Cataldo, Sicily, Italy from 9th to 11th May 2025. The time control of the event was 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move.

Final standings in Open A

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