Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 09:
Taking a clear lead of one point over his nearest rival at the end of penultimate day's play, Ng Somekmillap has inched towards an inevitable victory in the 2nd State Under-17 (boys section) Chess Championship 2004 being played at YVO, Moirangkhom premise.
Compared to Somekmillan's 7.5 points, three players are tied at 6.5 points each but on account of winning performances against each other RK Angamba occupies the second position followed by Th Haridev and T Chandrasekhar at third and fourth place respectively.
While S Subhaschandra (6) and N Dhaneshor (5.5) are in fifth and sixth positions respectively, the last day's play tomorrow will feature Regan Kh (1.5) take on K Koireng (2) to decide the final placing.