IM Kannappan played several great games over the season, and one of his strong wins has garnered a spot in the Game of the Year Contest.
Wildcard #4: IM Priyadharshan Kannappan (STL) vs FM Kassa Korley (CAR) 1-0
Arun Sharma: I just felt this was a good choice as I liked White’s strong piece sacrifice which didn’t prove decisive until quite a few moves later. The strong, dominating bind he created via this sac, and his general strong play makes this a nice addition to the Game of the Year Contest.