In the women’s section, Women International Master Rakshitta Ravi played Caro Kann’s advance variation and obtained a clear advantage right from the opening against Iranian WFM Mahdian. Later she converted it to a full point.
In Round 3 Boy’s section, On the top board, Utsab Chatterjee drew against his fellow state mate IM Neelash Saha.
IM Aviansh Ramesh drew against a higher-rated IM Gan Erdene with black pieces playing Catalan variation.
IM Harshavardhan and IM Raahul both of them won their respective games.
All 4 Indian players are in joint lead with 2.5/3
In the women’s section, WIM Rakshitta was up against WIM Bach. Rakshitta managed to create a slight advantage but her opponent got away with a draw in the end.
Bhagyashree won against Dhea from Indonesia
Femil drew against WFM Elisabeth from Indonesia and
Susmita won against Ramas from Gaum.
21st Asian Continental Chess Championships (Men’s and Women’s) – 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 28th May to 07th June 2026 
Link for live games of 45th National Team Chess Championship 2026 & 23rd National Womens Team Chess Championship 2026 
Certificates of SNA Seminar & Exam in Ahmedabad on 02 & 03 Jan 2026