Three players share lead

Swati shared the lead with International Woman Masters S Vijayalakshmi and Nisha Mohota. Tamil Nadu8217;s Vijayalakshmi was gifted8217; a victory by her dear young sister S Meenakshi, while Nisha Mohota converted an equal position into a fine victory over Kerala8217;s Sasinas Haritha.

Pallavi Shah of Maharashtra could not join the leaders as she was involved in a draw with state-mate Nivedita Sagade in just 19 moves.

Results 3rd round: S Meenakshi TN 2 lost to S Vijayalakshmi TN 3, Swati Ghate Mah 3 bt Aarthie Ramaswamy TN 2, Pallavi Shah Mah 2.5 drew Nivedita Sagade Mah 2.5, Sasinas Haritha Ker 2 lost to Nisha Mohota WB 3, Swati Mohota WB 2.5 bt Humaira Qamar AP 2, Zeal Mehta Guj 1 lost to S Shahnaz TNn2, M Sai Meera IB 2 bt Bhavana Parekh Raj 1, A Kulkarni Mah 1.5 drew P L Sivakami TN 1.5, M R Sangeetha TN 2 bt N Geethamani TN 1, Benju Shah Guj 1 lost to B Anuradha Har 2, Prajeesha Ker 1 lost to A Pachapurkar Mah 2.