Tanuj Dayal, Elphiz John Register Back-to-Back Wins at All India Chess Masters Season 3 Intense Round 2 Battles See Top Contenders Strengthen Their позиции Tanuj Maintains Perfect Run, Elphiz Stuns Prisha

 

Tanuj Dayal, Elphiz John Register Back-to-Back Wins at All India Chess Masters Season 3

Intense Round 2 Battles See Top Contenders Strengthen Their позиции

Tanuj Maintains Perfect Run, Elphiz Stuns Prisha

 

Mumbai : The All India Chess Masters (Season 3) witnessed high-voltage action in Round 2 at the Mumbai Chess Centre, Pedder Road, as Tanuj Dayal continued his impressive run by securing his second consecutive victory, while young talent Elphiz John pulled off a significant win over Round 1 winner Prisha Margaj. The tournament is fast gaining momentum with players showcasing sharp strategy and consistency.

 

Tanuj’s Consistency: Second Straight Win with Black Pieces

Displaying excellent control and composure, Tanuj Dayal (2 points), playing with the black pieces, defeated Avyaan Ingole (1 point) to register his second straight win and move to the top of the standings. His consistent performance under pressure has marked him as a strong contender.

 

Elphiz’s Big Win: Prisha Faces First Setback

In a key encounter, Elphiz John (2 points) delivered a brilliant performance to defeat Prisha Margaj (1 point), who had earlier opened her campaign with a win. With this victory, Elphiz joined the leaders with 2 points, while Prisha suffered her first defeat of the tournament.

 

Top Performers: Shreyansh, Palaash, Pratik Shine

Among other notable results, Shreyansh Somaiya (2) defeated Raj Gaikwad (1) 1-0, while Palaash Mapara (2) got the better of Sanket Chaudhary 1-0. Pratik Yagnik (2) also continued his winning run by defeating Anish Doshi (1) 1-0, showcasing strong form.

 

Competitive Encounters: Close Matches Highlight Round 2

Several matches witnessed intense competition as Arjun Singh (1.5) played out a draw against Purab Shah (1.5) 0.5-0.5, and Deepakumar (1.5) also settled for a draw. Pragnay Singh (1) defeated Kathit Shelar (1) 1-0, while Ayush Yadav (2) overcame Prijesh Veliyathuparambil (1). AFM Soham Pawar (2) continued his fine form by defeating Jiyana Dharmase (1) 1-0.

 

Round 2 Results: Top 10 Highlights

Shreyansh Somaiya (2) bt Raj Gaikwad (1) 1-0; Tanuj Dayal (2) bt Avyaan Ingole (1) 1-0; Arjun Singh (1.5) drew with Purab Shah (1.5) 0.5-0.5; Deepakumar (1.5) drew 0.5-0.5; Deepak Soni bt Arjun Chaudhary 1-0; Pragnay Singh (1) bt Kathit Shelar (1) 1-0; Elphiz John (2) bt Prisha Margaj (1) 1-0; Ayush Yadav (2) bt Prijesh Veliyathuparambil (1) 1-0; AFM Soham Pawar (2) bt Jiyana Dharmase (1) 1-0; Palaash Mapara (2) bt Sanket Chaudhary 1-0; Pratik Yagnik (2) bt Anish Doshi (1) 1-0.

 

Photo Caption: Elphiz’s Impressive Victory

Elphiz John celebrates after defeating Prisha Margaj to register his second consecutive win in Round 2.

 

Tournament Heats Up: Race for Top Spot Intensifies

With players like Tanuj Dayal, Elphiz John, Shreyansh Somaiya, Palaash Mapara, and Pratik Yagnik maintaining winning momentum, the All India Chess Masters (Season 3) is shaping into a fiercely competitive contest, promising more thrilling encounters in the upcoming rounds.