On top board Darpan Inani outwitted Rahul Vaghela. On second board Aryab Joshi recorded victory over Ved Neeraj Phaur whereas Sanjay Kavlekar go the better of Swapnil Shah.
Dr. Manish Thoolthe General Secretary, AICFB is the tournament director whereas Pravin Pantawane is the chief arbiter of the tournament.
Results (round 5): Darpan Inani (5) bt Rahul Vaghela (4), Ved Neeraj Phaur (4) lost to Aryan Joshi (5), Kavlekar Sanjay(4) bt Swapanil Shah (4), Akediwala Prince D (3) lost to Khorasiya Khushali (4), Ashok Shrimali (3) lost to Madhukesh Ram (4), Rahul Vaniya (4) bt Waghmare Tanish (3), Shah Saiyam Kamleshbhai (4) bt Nai Poonam (3), 17 Roshan P Diware (3.5) drew with Rahul Navghane (3.5), Singh Surypratap (4) bt Rohit Atmaram Jad (3).