Four share lead in Tal chess

Kochi, May 3: Four players shared the top position registering first round victories in the Tal Chess Academy’s Fide-rated All-India chess tournament for the Air Travel Enterprises Trophy here on Tuesday.

Unas was in devastating form against former National junior No.2 TJ Suresh Kumar of ICF. Unas created a passed pawn and won the queen and pawn ending in style. After 44 moves Suresh Kumar realised he could not stop Unas’ king-pawn.

Muraleedharan and Vsihnuvardhan scored over PV Girish and Ganesh Bhat respectively, while UC Mohanan and Prathap Mohan drew their match after 54 moves.

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Local players KV Alfred and PS Ameer played a quick drawin 11 moves.

Twelve players are competing in this tournament which is played in a round robin format. Four players are looking for rating from this tournament.