Vijayalakshmi, Padmini Surge Ahead In Women's Premier Chess

Second seed Grandmaster-elect S Vijayalakshmi of Air India was up against International Master Nisha Mohota of PSPB in the fourth round of the 43rd National Women Premier Chess Championship in New Delhi on Sunday, and showcased another impressive victory.

Another Chess player IM Padmini Rout of PSPB also defeated Woman Grandmaster Swati Ghate of LIC in the Rs 6 lakh prize money championship.

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Vijyalakshmi, a six-time national champion, has been winning over her opponents while defending champion Padmini is showing sheer hard work on board.

Congratulations to both of you!!

Feature image credit: News18.com

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