In a stunning upset, unrated Mukul Rane emerged victorious against eighth seeded Purvaan Shah (ELO 1300), in the second round, propelling himself into the top ranks alongside the elite seeded players in the Rs 2.5 lakh price money 360 One Wealth Junior Grand Prix, organised by Indian Chess School at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture.

Playing with white pieces, Mukul initiated the Max Lange attack against Purvaan in the symmetrical king-pawn opening.