Cubans Forgas and Boch in shared leadership at National Women's Chess Cup

HAVANA, Cuba, Feb 12 (ACN) The National Women's Chess Championship being held in the westernmost province of Pinar del Rio closed its third round with the leadership shared between Yaniela Forgas and Leannet Boch, and Yerisbel Miranda, all with an accumulated 2.5 points.

Forgas, until Saturday the only leader, agreed a draw in her most recent presentation with Lisandra Ordaz in 46 moves of an Ancient Indian Defense.

That result was very well used by Yerisbel and Leannet, who won their duels of the day.

Leannet defeated Patricia Hernandez in 67 moves of a Sicilian Defense, while Yerisbel defeated Ivette Catala, after 46 moves of a Ninzo-Indian Defense.

Behind the leading trio are nine players with a pair of scores to their tally. This group includes Ordaz and defending champion Oleiny Linares, who made even with Amanda Muñiz.

Maritza Arribas, 11 times champion in these competitions, is another one who exhibits two units after splitting honors with Greter Caballero.

On Sunday, the fourth round will took place and the most interesting duel could have Yerisbel and Forgas as protagonists, as well as the crossings of Leannet with Maritza, Ordaz against Greter and Oleiny against Mayra Cabrera.