Khan, Mars in top-of-the-table clash

Shiv Nandalall, contemplates his next move.

Candidate Master Taffin Khan and Davion Mars are in the lead with the maximum three points  after three rounds of the second Guyana Chess  Federation (GCF) GAICO-sponsored Swiss System tournament following play Sunday afternoon at the National  Resource Centre.

The two unbeaten players will clash in this afternoon’s fourth-round encounter with Mars having the white pieces and the advantage of the first move.

In Sunday’s third round Khan defeated Errol Tiwari while Mars scored an upset win over Candidate Master Ronuel Greenidge.