Neelotpal Das | |
|---|---|
 Neelotpal in 2011 | |
| Country | India |
| Born | April 20, 1982 Kolkata, India |
| Title | Grandmaster (2006) |
| Peak rating | 2514 (April 2006) |
Neelotpal Das (born April 20, 1982) is an Indian chess grandmaster.
Neelotpal Das | |
|---|---|
| Neelotpal in 2011 | |
| Country | India |
| Born | April 20, 1982 Kolkata, India |
| Title | Grandmaster (2006) |
| Peak rating | 2514 (April 2006) |
Neelotpal Das (born April 20, 1982) is an Indian chess grandmaster.
In April 2016, he finished in joint second at the Karpos Open. At the event, he defeated higher-rated players Nikola Djukić and Zdenko Kožul. [1]
In April 2022, he was the sole leader of the Gujarat International GM Open after defeating the tournament's highest-rated player Neuris Delgado Ramírez in the eighth round. [2] [3] [4] He ultimately finished second at the event, losing to Nigmatov Ortik after drawing against him in the final round. [5]
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