On the first board, Sarayu faced the French Defense of Mary Ann Gomes, a former National Champion who had defeated veteran Swathi Ghate of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in 39 moves in the previous round. On Tuesday, Sarayu won a pawn on the 25th move to get a clear advantage and converted it into a point. This is the second successive win for Sarayu following her success against G. Mallar Arya with black pieces to move into contention.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In contrast, IM Padmini Rout of PSPB had to create a Lucena Position against WIM Isha Sharma and pocketed victory in 88 moves. Padmini was held to a draw by Priyanka in the fifth round. On Monday, Padmini Rout and Priyanka had to settle for a draw in 35 moves on the top board. In the Sicilian Defence, Najdorf Variation encounter, the endgame offered fewer chances for a win and the two players agreed to share the point.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
WIM K. Priyanka held WGM Nandhidhaa, a former Asian Champion, to a draw in 62 moves. Priyanka missed her chances early in the middle game against Nandhidhaa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In contrast, IM Padmini Rout of PSPB had to create a Lucena Position against WIM Isha Sharma and pocketed victory in 88 moves. Padmini was held to a draw by Priyanka in the fifth round. On Monday, Padmini Rout and Priyanka had to settle for a draw in 35 moves on the top board. In the Sicilian Defence, Najdorf Variation encounter, the endgame offered fewer chances for a win and the two players agreed to share the point.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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