Kolkata, December 26: India ‘A’ men’s side today beat Iran convincingly to inch closer to the Asian Team Chess Championship title at the Town Hall here.
With two more rounds remaining, India ‘A’ beat Iran 3.5-0.5 to place themselves in a commanding position with 10 points — three shy of nearest rivals Iran and Vietnam who have seven points apiece.
India ‘A’ captain K Sasikiran was held by GM Elshan Moradiabadi but his teammates Harikrishna, Surya Sekar Ganguly and Parimarjan Negi won their games comfortably to help the home side thrash Iran.
Bangladesh men were overwhelmed by the all?GM Vietnam quartet who took their tally to seven match points.
India ‘B’ trounced minnows Nepal 4-0 to take their match score to six points just behind Vietnam and Iran.
In the women’s section, overnight leaders Vietnam continued to lead the field with a 3.5-0.
—-Agencies