32nd U-13 Girls National Chess: Dhyana Patel emerges sole leader

Dhyana Patel of Gujarat emerged as sole leader with 7 points from eight rounds in the 32nd National U-13 Girls Chess Championships 2018 at Ahmedabad yesterday. Vishwa Vasanwal of Gujarat and Bhagyashree Patil of Maharashtra are placed second and third respectively with 6.5 points from eight rounds. Mysuru girl Prasiddhi Bhat has secured 4.5 points from eight rounds and has been faring well in the Tourney. Other Karnataka U-13 girls A. Ananya (5.5), Smrithi Prabhuraj (5.5), Bhagyashree G. Patil (5.5), Swara Lakshmi S. Nair (5), V. Renganayaki (4.5) are also performing well in the Tourney.