With only three rounds remaining in the Diamond Insurance Women’s Chess Championship Qualifiers, former women’s champion Sasha Shariff is in sole possession of the lead as she attempts to reclaim the coveted title held by Pooja Lam who will not be defending her crown this year.
Shariff, who won the title in 2020, held the title until it was won by the reigning champion, Lam.
After four rounds of intense competition, Shariff leads with 3.5 points. The matches began Saturday and Shariff secured easy victories against newcomers to competitive chess, Chelsea Harrison and Chandra Lall despite their valiant efforts.
