Bhopal's Kamal Chawla begins title defence with 4-2 win over Bahrain’s Jaafar at IBSF 6-Red Snooker Worlds

BHOPAL: International cueist from Bhopal, Kamal Chawla, began his 6-Red Snooker title defence with a 4-2 win over Bahrain’s Jaafar Alraees in Group ‘A’ in the IBSF World Snooker Championships on Saturday.The 45-year-old Kamal showcased his expertise in the world championships. Playing at a steady pace, Chawla demonstrated excellent positioning and shot selection throughout the match. His opening frames were particularly impressive, displaying precise potting and tactical awareness.Despite holding an early advantage, the middle frames proved challenging as Alraees mounted a comeback with some determined play.

The Bahraini player capitalised on a few unforced errors to claim two frames, bringing tension to the encounter.Chawla's experience proved crucial in the latter stages of the match. He regained his composure and controlled the table with measured safety play and clinical break-building. The final frame was particularly dominant, with Chawla allowing his opponent only four points.The victory marks a positive start to Chawla's title defence campaign in the championship.

His tactical approach and careful shot selection proved effective in the shorter format of 6-Red snooker, where precision and positional play are paramount.The match statistics reflect Chawla's overall dominance, particularly in the opening and closing frames. His highest break of 43 in the fourth frame demonstrated his ability to construct meaningful scoring opportunities when presented with favourable table positions.This win places Chawla in a strong position in Group 'A', as he continues his quest to retain the championship title. His next matches in the group stage will be crucial in determining his progression to the knockout phases of the tournament.