Reyaansh Venkat emerged as the sole leader of the All India Chess Masters Season 4 after defeating top seed Shreyansh Somaiya in Round 6. The win gave Reyaansh a perfect 6/6 score. Janhavi Soneji moved into joint second place with 5.5 points, setting up an exciting finish with two rounds remaining.
Mumbai, May 27: Round 6 of the All India Chess Masters – Season 4 produced exciting battles on the top boards as Reyaansh Venkat (1906) emerged as the sole leader after defeating top seed Shreyansh Somaiya (1973) in a crucial clash at the Mumbai Chess Centre, hosted at the Russian House, Pedder Road, Mumbai.
Playing with the black pieces, Reyaansh handled the opening confidently and gradually equalised before entering a sharp middlegame battle. The game eventually transitioned into a complex rook-and-minor-piece endgame where Reyaansh showed excellent endgame technique and active piece coordination.
His king activity and passed pawns created continuous pressure on White’s position, and after a long strategic battle, Reyaansh converted his advantage accurately to secure a valuable victory and move to a perfect 6/6 score.
Janhavi Soneji moves into joint second place
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