PANJIM: Geno Pharmaceuticals brand ambassador, WFM Riya Savant drew her match with compatriot Aakanksha Hagawane (rating 1984) in the under-14 girls category in the sixth round of Asian Youth Chess Championship, in New Delhi, on Tuesday.
Riya is on 4.5 points and maintained her second position. She is in contention for a medal with three rounds to go. WFM Vaishili R of India is leading with 5.5 points.
Ritviz Parab drew his match with CM Kuruppu Supun Dasantha (rating 1779) of Sri Lanka in the under-16 open category to secure two points. FM Lorparizangeneh Shahin (rating 2308) of Iran is leading this category with 4.5 points.
