(Credits: Maria Emelianova from wjcc2015.fide.com)
Open Section
The fifth round of the World Junior Chess Championship 2015 saw the ‘battle of the leaders’ between GMs Grigoryan and Antipov turn out to be a complicated affair. However, Grigoryan held his nerves to score an all important victory, which also helped the Armenian youngster regain his sole lead with 4.5/5. He is being closely followed by a total of 5 players, who are on the joint-second spot with 4 points each.
Meanwhile, Indian IM Shardul Gagare scored a crucial victory over higher-rated IM Alan Pichot to move on to 3.5/5.
Round 5 Results: Here
Girls Section
In the Girls section, WGM Abdumalik Zhansaya continued her fantastic run in the tournament to notch up her 5th consecutive win in as many games. Only WFM Nataliya Buksa is close on Abdumalik’s heels with 4.5/5.
Amongst Indian hopes, WIM Michelle Catherina drew WGM Mammadzada Gunay to take her points tally to 3.5/5.
Round 5 Results: Here