Former State champion N. Sanjay, Vivek Nambiar, V. Raghavendra, M.G. Gahan, Viani Antanio Dcunha, D. Yashas, P.P. Prachura and K. Durgesh are tied in the top position with 4 points each at the end of four rounds in the Karnataka State Open Rating Chess Tournament being held at Osteen College, Chamarajapet in Bengaluru yesterday.

Meanwhile, Mysuru-lad Chaitanya Ganesh (rating 1489) has secured 3 points from 4 rounds and is placed 41st in the rankings. He had wins against N.M. Anikaith, Thulasi Reddy and G. Kruthi and lost against Varma Shabdik in the third round.