<p>Trailing the leader with just one point were three players-- Sri Krishna Udupa (Karnataka), Darpan Inani and Ashvin Makwana (both Gujarat).The tournament is being organised at the Andheri Sports Complex here by the All India Chess Federation for the Blind under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation.<br /><br />Sai Krishna, with white pieces, persisted with his pet Reti system and drew against seasoned Darshan Patil (Gujarat).After a smooth sailing middle game, the rival queens were off the board after the 24th move. With light coloured bishops and equal number of pawns on either side, the top board game was drawn at the end of Sai Krishna's 30th move.<br />In a Bishop opening, Sri Krishna Udupa with black pieces stormed Ashvin Makwana's king side and at the same time kept his one safe. With narrow space in the central files, Makwana was forced to give up his rook for Bishop on the 27th move and then lost the game in five more moves.</p>
<p>Trailing the leader with just one point were three players-- Sri Krishna Udupa (Karnataka), Darpan Inani and Ashvin Makwana (both Gujarat).The tournament is being organised at the Andheri Sports Complex here by the All India Chess Federation for the Blind under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation.<br /><br />Sai Krishna, with white pieces, persisted with his pet Reti system and drew against seasoned Darshan Patil (Gujarat).After a smooth sailing middle game, the rival queens were off the board after the 24th move. With light coloured bishops and equal number of pawns on either side, the top board game was drawn at the end of Sai Krishna's 30th move.<br />In a Bishop opening, Sri Krishna Udupa with black pieces stormed Ashvin Makwana's king side and at the same time kept his one safe. With narrow space in the central files, Makwana was forced to give up his rook for Bishop on the 27th move and then lost the game in five more moves.</p>