Chennai: K. Gunasekaran of ICF won the title in the Sethu Bhaskara-Tiruvallur district selection chess tournament.

He defeated A.R. Hari Krishnan of host Sethu Bhaskara MHSS in the final round to take his tally to 5.5 points.

Final Scores: Men: 1. K. Gunasekaran (ICF) 5.5/6; 2. A R. Hari Krishnan (Sethu Bhaskara MHSS) 5; 3. L. Barath (Velammal MHSS, Mogappair) 5; 4. S. Ajay Krishna (Velammal MHSS, Mogappair) 5.