Oman Chess: Nomar emerges champion at ICMA tournament

Muscat: Nomar Sedgeigo of the Philippines was crowned the king of sixty four squares in the first Institute of Cost & Management Accountants (ICM) sponsored chess tournament here recently.
According to a statement issued by the organisers, Nomar scored 5.5 points out of a possible seven points in a wonderfully contested tournament. Compatriot Arnold Villassis finished second with five points. Rising young Indian player Siddharth Kumar put in a sterling performance to finish third with five points.
Vishal Ram took the top prize in the under-14 competition with four points.
Professor S.Sundar Rajan presided over the prize-giving ceremony and handed over the prizes.
Results:
Open: 1. Nomar Sedgeigo (PHI), 2. ArnoldVillassis (PHI), 3. Siddharth Kumar (IND), 4. Sidronico Eugenio (PHI), 5. NormanDecampo.
U-14: 1. Vishal Ram (IND), 2. Pogul (IND), 3. Punit.
U-11: 1. R. Velavaa (IND), 2. Shourya Sawlani (IND), 3. Shreyas Nallore (IND).
Best woman player: Subhash Amoolya (IND).