Goa, July 30 -- Team Herald

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PANJIM: Indian International Master Ameya Audi continued his impressive run on the European chess circuit, clinching the Ceske Budjovice IM 2025 title with an unbeaten performance and 7.5 points from 10 rounds.

Seeded fourth, Audi outplayed several top contenders, including GM Rasik Vitezslav, FM Topncik Bruno, FM Had David, Lang Simon and Lee Jayden (all Czech). Strategic draws against GM Haba Petr, CM Ocelak Jakub (CZE) and FM Marakovits Nico (AUT) helped him seal the title with a 1.5-point lead over runner-up Marakovits (6 points). FM Apoorv Kamble finished third with 5.5 points.

This win adds to Audi's impressive record at Ceske Budjovice, where he earlier won the Open A Championsh...