Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 16 2009:
AS THE second round of the 1st Late Leishungbam Devendro (Ingocha) Memorial State Level Open Chess Tournament organised by Khurai Chess Association (KCA) concluded today, Ksh Sanjoy, S Premjit, Th Sunachand, A Chakritombi, N Dhaneshwor, Y Disen, L Atombi, Shakespeare L and A Romio were in the lead with two points each.
It may be recalled that the tournament was commenced on January 15 last by MLA, Khurai Assembly Constituency, Dr Ng Bijoy as chief guest.
President, Manipur Chess Association, Ch Shyamjai graced the opening function as guest of honour.
Advisor KCA, Kh Naba presided over the function.
The tournament is being held with 10 rated and international players from different places of the state participating.
On the first table of second round played today, Kh Sanjoy (1+1) beat Udoy Khaba (1+0).S Premjit (1+1) beat H Brajamani (1+0) on the second table.
On the third table, Th Sunanda (1+1) beat A Pholen (1+0).A Chakri-tombi (1+1) beat Kh Kumar (1+0) on the fourth table.
On the fifth table, N Dhaneshwor (1+1) beat Kh Bhubon (1+0) while Y Disen (1+1) beat T Chandrasekhar (1+0) on the sixth table.
L Atombi (1+1) beat E Anand on seventh table.
Shakespeare (1+1) beat Ph Nehru (1+0) on the eight table.
A Romio (1+1) beat Rendra MC (1+0) on the ninth table.