Open Section
Turkish player Dogan Mire Deniz continued his terrific form at the World Amateur Chess Championship 2015 as he overcame Giordos Vasiolios with the White pieces. With this crucial victory, Dogan Mire Deniz took the sole lead once again in this 9 round tournament. Amongst Indians, the in-form Manjunath Jain went down to Pappas Mihail while Abhishek Thomre and Vivek M. secured a win and a draw respectively against higher-rated opposition.
The 8th round pairings can be checked here: http://www.chess-results.com/tnr164371.aspx?lan=1&art=2&rd=8&turdet=YES&flag=30&wi=984
Women’s Section
In the Women’s Section, WCM Gitu Paula-Alexandra of Romania continued her fine run with a victory over Amarjargal Ganbaatar of Mongolia while Sandhya G. of India prevailed over her compatriot Aparajita Gocchikar. In another Indian result, Niti Gupta recorded her 3rd consecutive win as she stunned Mc Roberts Holly of U.S.A.
Going into the 8th round, Paula-Alexandra leads with 6/7 while Sandhya G. is right on the former’s heels with 5.5/7.
The 8th round pairings can be checked here: http://www.chess-results.com/tnr164372.aspx?lan=1&art=2&rd=8&turdet=YES&flag=30&wi=984