Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 19:
The third round of the 17th Kh Anou Singh Memorial State Level Open Chess Tournament organised by Kwakeithel Chess Club ended today with reigning champion Lalgopal Sharma, former title holder Apollosana and dhanabir emerging as the joint leaders with three points each.
The day also saw three matches ending in draws while four competitors were awarded maximum points after their respective opponents forfieted their games.
The following are the winners of third round matches:
Lalgopal (3), Dhanabir (3), Apollosana (3), Rendra (2.5), Th Sunachand (2.5), RK Bhogen (2.5), S Premjit (2), Bit Irom (2), T Loken (2), Boicha (1), Gopal (2), Bhubon (2), Kumar (2), Somo (2), Rojoykumar (2), Komol (2), Gunindro (2), Herojit (1.5), Basanta (1), Benny (1), Arunkumar (1).