<p>Arun got the better of Stelios Halkias to script India’s 2.5-1.5 win while his team-mates Krishnan Sasikiran, Surya Shekhar Ganguly and G N Gopal drew their respective matches. Indians thus emerged joint leaders in the championship along with Azerbaijan, USA, Russia and Israel. The remaining teams are all sharing the second spot.<br />In the next round, the Indians will take on the USA.</p>
<p>Arun got the better of Stelios Halkias to script India’s 2.5-1.5 win while his team-mates Krishnan Sasikiran, Surya Shekhar Ganguly and G N Gopal drew their respective matches. Indians thus emerged joint leaders in the championship along with Azerbaijan, USA, Russia and Israel. The remaining teams are all sharing the second spot.<br />In the next round, the Indians will take on the USA.</p>