The battle for top honours intensified after Round 6 of the All India Chess Masters (Season 3) in Mumbai, with several players closing in on leader Palaash Mapara.
The top seed was held to a draw by Shreyansh Somaiya but retained his lead with five points. A host of players, including Shriram Mhasane, Rajveer Nahar, Tanuj Dayal, and Arjun Singh, stayed in contention with crucial wins to reach 4.5 points. Multiple contenders remain within striking distance, making the tournament wide open heading into the final rounds.
With just two rounds remaining, the competition promises a thrilling finish as players vie for the शीर्ष spot.