Barua impresses

Grandmaster Barua was at his best against Argentina8217;s Javier Moreno 2, who tried to confuse Barua with Reti opening but come to grief as the Indian maestro launched a heavy offensive against the whiteKing. Playing a series of brilliant moves, Barua won a piece and forced the Argentine to resign after 48 moves.

Kunte sacrificed a pawn from the white side of French Defence and gained a good attack in the bargain. Del Rio Spain had to give back three pawns to survive against Abhijit8217;s active pieces. With two pawns ahead, the Kunte scored a neat victory with precise play.

RESULTS 4th round

Pravin Thipsay 2.5 drew with Lanka Ravi 2.5; Dibyendu Barua 3 bt J Moreno Argentina, 2; A Kunte 3 bt Del Rio Spain, 2; Kobese Watu South Africa, 2.5 drew with DV Prasad 2.5; B Thipsay 2.5 bt A Wohl Australia, 1.5; A Allen Australia, 1.5; lost to P Konguvel 2.5; S Kovachevic Yugoslavia, 2.5 bt Mrunalini Kunte 1.5; Swati Ghate 2 drew with K Murugan 2; Kevin Spragette Canada, 2; bt R Gokhale 1; SC Sahu 2 bt De Augustin Spain, 1; S Vijaylaxmi 2 bt I Wallace Sweden, 1; Ravindra Dongre 2 bt Perez Garcia Spain, 1; Lucas Jimenez Spain, 0.5 lost to SG Joshi 1.5.