National women's chess championship: Triumphant Sakshi, Divya share lead

Sakshi Chitlange stunned former champion Mary Ann Gomes and Divya Deshpande outplayed N. Priyanka to share the lead with 4.5 points from five rounds of the MPL National women chess championship.

Former champion Mary Ann Gomes lost to Sakshi Chitlange at the MPL National women chess championship.

Sakshi Chitlange stunned former champion Mary Ann Gomes in 43 moves and Divya Deshpande outplayed N. Priyanka in 74 moves to share the lead with 4.5 points from five rounds of the MPL National women chess championship.