NILAMANI CHESS: Apollosana, Bhogen leads the pack
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 05 2015 :
RK Apollosana and RK Bhogen, two top rated players in the competition, consolidates their lead in the tournament with 4.5 points after the end of 5th round in the 20th Y Nilamani Memorial State Level Open Chess Tournament organized by Singjamei Chess Club (SCC), Imphal on Tuesday.
In the 5th round play, Apollosana defeted S Premjit with black pieces while RK Bhogen also overcame O Ningthem with the same colour to hold on the lead.
S Premjit closely followed the leaders with 4 points.
Matches of the 68 players tournament are being played at the Multipurpose Hall, Manipur College, Singjamei and the players will resume actions tomorrow at the same venue.