Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 23:
Strong title contenders RK Apollosana, Koireng and Bhupendranath defeated their respective opponents to emerge joint leaders at three points each after the third round play of the 14th Kh Anou Singh Memorial State Level Open Chess Tournament 2004 at Kwakeithel Boys High School premise today.
Four times champion Apollosana outwitted Inao Sharma in just 35 moves, while rated player Koireng earned full points against Loken (2) in 30 moves as Bhupendranath scripted a hard fought win over veteran PR Prasad (2).The day witnessed top seed and defending champion RK Vikramjit splitting points with his rival Bhogen to follow the leaders at 2.5 points each.
Premjit (2.5) and Romeo (2.5) also called for truce to keep their hopes alive in the competition.