National Women’s chess c’ship: Aashna Makhija leads after fifth win

National Women’s chess c’ship: Aashna Makhija leads after fifth win

Former champion Mary Ann Gomes (4.5) moved to the second spot by beating Aashna’s state-mate from Maharashtra, Vishwa Shah.

MPL 48th National Women R4: Sakshi and Aashna are the coleaders - ChessBase India

Maharashtra's WIMs Sakshi Chitlange and Aashna Makhija won their respective games to maintain their perfect score 4/4. Vrushali was unable to find a proper defense in the endgame against Sakshi. Aashna got a better position out of the opening against Bristy and it was just a matter of time for her to score a full point. Sakshi and Aashna, the coleaders will inevitably face each other in the fifth round. WIM Aakanksha Hagawane could not get out o…