World Junior Chess 04: Abdumalik in sole lead

Open Section:

The top-table game in the 4th Round of the World Junior Chess Championship 2015 between IM Van Foreest and overnight leader GM Karen Grigoryan ended peacefully. This allowed GM Mikhail Antipov to catch up with Grigoryan after scoring a victory over GM Bluebaum. As such, the duo of Grigoryan and Antipov is currently leading the pack with 3.5 points each.

Meanwhile, a total of 12 players, including Indian IM S L Narayanan, are on the joint-second spot with 3 points each.

Round 4 Results: Here


Girls Section: 

In the Girls section, WGM Abdumalik Zhansaya is ruling the roost with a perfect score after 4 Rounds. Three others – Drogovoz Irina, Buksa Nataliya and Bivol Alina – are close on Abdumalik’s heels with 3.5 points each.

Amongst Indians, WIM Michelle Catherina has notched up 3 points and is joint-third with 5 others.

Round 4 Results: Here

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