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Nisha Mohota tames Mahalakshmi

AICF Office 9 years ago

pratyusha-bodda-vs-mary-ann-gomesNisha Mohota tames Mahalakshmi

International Master Nisha Mohota of PSPB defeated former World Under-18 champion M Mahalakshmi of Tamil Nadu to record her first victory in the 43rd National Women women premier chess championship here at Punjab Bhawan.

Having started off rather sedately with two draws in the first two games, Nisha, who hails from Kolkata was at the top of her game against Mahalakshmi and used her experience to the maximum to carve out a fine victory.

The day just produced one decisive game in the 12-player round robin championship that carries a total prize pool of Rs. 600000/- with Rs. 175000 reserved for the winner.

As a result of the drawing melee on the remaining five boards, S Vijayalakshmi and Padmini Rout continued to lead the tables despite drawing their third round encounter.

While eight rounds still remain to be played in the premier women event of the country, all eyes will be on Vijayalakshmi who is seeking her 7th title in the championship after a long hiatus. The Chennai based is the second seed and seems in good touch to bring back her magic of the nineties when even the toughest opposition feared her. Up against Soumya Swaminathan in this round, Viajayalakshmi was a little worse but her position always remained in control. Soumya Swamithan tried to convert her miniscule advantage in to a full point but realised soon enough that Vijayalakshmi, is a tough nut to crack.

For the third day in a row Padmini Rout was the last to finish her game making one wonder if the defending champion will hold her forte. Padmini was worse in the middle game against her Odisha state-mate Kiran Manisha Mohanty but salvaged a draw.

Results round 3: Pratyusha Bodda of AP (.5) drew with WGM Mary Ann Gomes of PSPB (1.5); Vaishali R of TN (.5) drew with Eesha Karavade of PSPB (2); Kiran Manisha Mohanty of LIC (1) drew with Padmini Rout of PSPB (2.5); Swati Ghate of LIC (.5) drew with Bala Kanamma P of TN (2); Soumya Swaminathan of PSPB (2) drew with S Vijayalakshmi of AI (2.5); Nisha Mohota of PSPB (2) beat Mahalakshmi M of TN (1)

Tags: National Women Premier

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