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Madhesh takes sole lead in National Sub-Jr Chess C’ships

Madhesh takes sole lead in National Sub-Jr Chess C’ships
Hyderabad: S Madhesh Kumar of Puducherry emerged as the sole leader in the Open section with 8.5 points after defeating co-leader Shaunak Badole of Maharashtra in the ninth round of the 51st National Sub-Junior Chess Championships 2026, organised by the Telangana State Chess Association in Hyderabad.
Niladri Banerjee of West Bengal occupies second place with eight points, while seven players share third place with seven points each.
In the girls’ section, top seed FM Prishita Gupta of Delhi maintained her narrow lead with eight points after drawing against Maitreyi Mondal of West Bengal. Four players are close behind with 7.5 points each, while four others have seven points.
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