The race for top honours intensified after Round 6 of the All India Chess Masters (Season 3) was underway at the Mumbai Chess Centre, Pedder Road in Mumbai, with multiple players closing in on the lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Top seed Palaash Mapara (5 points) was held to a draw by Shreyansh Somaiya (4.5 points) on the top board, slowing his winning momentum but retaining his position at the top of the standings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a crucial result on Board 2, Pratik Yadnik (4.5) went down to Shriram Mhasane (4.5), who joined the chasing pack with a strong victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
AGM Rajveer Nahar (4.5) continued his consistent run, defeating Yashraj Rathi (4.5), while Tanuj Dayal (4.5) outplayed Amey Dandekar (4) to stay firmly in contention.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Arjun Singh (4.5) registered an important win over Dhruv Muthe (4), and Naitik V Mane (4.5) defeated Deepak R Soni (4) to move up the standings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Among other notable results, Nikhiil Shelar (4.5) got the better of Preyas Waghmare (4), while AIM Akashkumar Yadav (4.5) scored against Prisha Margaj (4).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Anirudh Anand Iyer (4.5) drew with AFM Sohum Pawar (4) in a balanced encounter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Further down the boards, Amogh Bhatavadekar (4.5), Mohsin Yunus Shaikh (4.5), Sanket Chaudhary (4.5), and Aashrita Balaji Guttula (4.5) all scored important victories to remain within striking distance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With two rounds remaining, the tournament remains wide open, setting the stage for an exciting finish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Results – Round 6 (Top Boards):<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Palaash Mapara (5) drew with Shreyansh Somaiya (4.5) — 0.5-0.5<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pratik Yadnik (4.5) lost to Shriram Mhasane (4.5) — 0-1<\/p>\r\n\r\n
AGM Rajveer Nahar (4.5) beat Yashraj Rathi (4.5) — 1-0<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Amey Dandekar (4) lost to Tanuj Dayal (4.5) — 0-1<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Arjun Singh (4.5) beat Dhruv Muthe (4) — 1-0<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Naitik V Mane (4.5) beat Deepak R Soni (4) — 1-0<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nikhiil Shelar (4.5) beat Preyas Waghmare (4) — 1-0<\/p>\r\n\r\n
AIM Akashkumar Yadav (4.5) beat Prisha Margaj (4) — 1-0<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nikhiil Shelar (4.5) beat Preyas Waghmare (4) — 1-0<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Amogh Bhatavadekar (4.5) beat Akshay Chachad (4) — 1-0<\/p>\r\n\r\n