The Indian played an easy draw with home challenge GM Csaba Balogh in the final round of the 5th Marx Gyrogy memorial chess tournament.
The victory over the tournament leader gave the Indian sole lead after the 7th round in the Marx Gyorgy Memorial chess tournament.
The Indian chess ace drew with Ferenc Berkes to retain sole lead at the Marx Gyorgy Memorial Chess title.
The Indian had to share the title with Peter Acs after being held to a draw by Csaba Balogh in the final round.