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Harikrishna drew with Berkes, maintains sole lead position
  In the fourth round of the IV. György Marx Memorial , Harikrishna drew with Hungarian GM Berkes Ferenc (ELO 2601), the event is being held in Paks, Hungary, having Average rating of 2622, Category 15. 
  After four rounds Indian GM Pentala Harikrishna is half a point ahead of Efimenko and  Almási (2½ points).

National Junior boys and girls championships at Delhi.
 National boys and girls Junior Chess Championship will be Organized by, Capabalanca chess club, under the aegis of Delhi Chess Association and on behalf of All India Chess Federation at New Delhi from 23rd - 30th August, 2006.

Eesha Karavade & G.N.Gopal bags IM norms
  Indians performed well in the 11th open Balaguer Chess International Tournament held at Spain from 17th July to 26th July 2006. Eesha Karavade & G.N.Gopal bags IM norms while IM Abhijit Gupta tied for 2nd position with 6 others.

GM Abhijit Kunte & GM Arencibia of Cuba tied for 1st place in Canadian Open
 GM Abhijit Kunte & GM Arencibia of Cuba tied for the 1st place in Canadian Open held at Kitchner, Canada. GM Abhijit Kunte of Indian Oil Pune (7 Points) won against Buscar M. of Canada in the final round to tie for the 1st place. CPAI is thankful to Mr. Prashant Desai for proving photos.

Symbiosis planning to start the 3 year diploma course in Chess.
 Symbiosis, The Deemed University plans to start the 3 year diploma from next month. Anyone can join the course as their is not criteria to enroll. The Maharashtra Chess Association would recognise the course and would provide the coaches in association with the Pune District Chess Association.

Turkish Chess Federation, The fastest growing chess federation in the world !
 The Turkish Chess Federation has developed the biggest and the most modern federation centre along with the biggest chess library. The centre is called the "Atatürk Chess Centre". The total cost for the establishment of the Center is 1.1 million Euro !

Rahul Shetty stunned top seed GM E. Bareev at Canadian open.
 Rahul Shetty recorded one of the major upset in the second round of Canadian Open Chess as he defeated the top seed GM E. Bareev in caro-cann defence in 32 moves. Overall Indians had a great day.

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