Nilamani Chess: Apollosana tighten grips on title
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 07 2015 :
RK Apollosanatightens his grip on the coveted title at the end of penultimate round of the 20th Y Nilamani Memorial State Level Open Chess Tournament organized by Singjamei Chess Club (SCC), Imphal on Thursday.
Overnight leader, RK Apollosana defeated H Jackey with white pieces to take his score to 7 points.
He leads RK Bhogen by half points who keep his hope of lifting the title alive by defeating E Shashikanta to take his score to 6.5 points.
Bhogen after losing to Apollosana in the 6th round crushed Shashikanta with black pieces.
O Inao jumped to the third spot by defeating O Ningthem with black pieces.
The win took Inao's to 6 points.
S Premjit slides to the third spot after end of 8th round.
Final 9th round will be played on May 8 at the same venue to decide the winner.