Mendonca prevails after six-way tie at Muscat Nights Open in Oman

The Muscat Nights International Chess Championship brought together a strong international field in Oman’s capital for nine rounds of classical play alongside a mid-event blitz tournament. In Open A, a six-way tie for first place left the title to be decided on tiebreaks, with Leon Luke Mendonca finishing ahead of fellow co-leaders after an unbeaten run. The event combined competitive depth at the top with a broad festival structure across rating sections. | Photo: Oman Chess Committee