MPL 34th National U-10 R7-8: Charvi gains sole lead

Karnataka's Charvi A won both of her games against her state-mates Siddhi Rao and Krupha S Ukkali in Round 7 and 8 respectively. She has now gained sole lead 7.5/8 at MPL 34th National Under-10 Girls Chess Championship 2022. Hanya Shah (GUJ) and Tanusri S (Tamil Nadu) are the only ones closest to her at 6.5/8 each. In the Open section, Madhvendra Pratap Sharma (MP) defeated Yug Tarun Khiani (KAR) in Round 7 and drew with Aansh Nandan Nerurkar (MAH) in Round 8. Aansh had good chances in the endgame, however, he could not find a way to seize his opportunity. Round 9 starts today at 9:00 a.m. IST. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy