Harika wins again, stays on top


Grand Masters Harika Dronavalli and Koneru Humpy made it a great day for India at the Fide Women’s Grand Prix on Sunday by winning their respective matches.

Harika Dronavalli playing against Georgia's Javakhishvili Lela at Chengdu Fide Grand Prix on Sunday

Harika Dronavalli playing against Georgia’s Javakhishvili Lela at Chengdu Fide Grand Prix on Sunday

 

Harika recorded her second straight victory by beating Georgia’s Javakhishvili Lela to hang on to the early lead that she had taken on Saturday. Humpy beat Zhao Xue of China.

 

Harika has a tough game on Monday though. She takes on Ju Wenjun of China, the current World No. 2.