Open Section
In the second round of the World Junior Open Chess Championship 2015, Indian IM Shardul Gagare succeeded in holding top-seeded GM Duda Jan-Kryzystof to a draw. The Gagare – Duda encounter took off with the Bogo-Indian Defence and the ensuing positions always seemed slightly better for White. However, Gagare decided to play it safe and resorted to a draw by repetition on move 31.
After two rounds, a total of 5 players, including Indian IM S L Narayanan, are leading the pack with a perfect score of 2/2.
Round 2 Results: Here
Girls Section
After two rounds in the Girls section, a group of 6 players is leading the table with 2/2.
Amongst Indian hopes, WIMs Michelle Catherina and Pratyusha Bodda are jointly tied for the second spot along with 9 others.
Round 2 Results: Here