Open: After 5 rounds

 

IM Poh Yu Tian

GM Nguyen Duc Hoa

Pass the halfway mark of the Dato Arthur Tan Malaysia Open. Some points to note:

 

1. Strong Performance by Local Talent:
   
   IM Poh Yu Tian from Malaysia is sharing the lead with GM Nguyen Duc Hoa  with 4.5 points. It’s great to see a local player performing so well against strong international competition.

   
   
   

2. Vietnamese Players in Top Spots:
   
   GM Nguyen Duc Hoa and GM Nguyen Van Huy from Vietnam are both in the top 4, showcasing the strength of Vietnamese chess.

3. Diverse Representation:
   
   The list features players from various countries including Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, India, Singapore, China, and Australia. This diversity highlights the international appeal and competitive nature of the tournament.

4. Young Talents Shining:
   
   Several young and upcoming players like FM Chan Kim Yew and FM Lye Lik Zang from Malaysia are making their mark, which is promising for the future of chess in the region.

5. Women in the Top 20:
   
   It’s encouraging to see WGM Priyanka Nutakki and WGM Gomes Mary Ann in the top 20, demonstrating the growing strength and presence of women in competitive chess.

6. Close Competition:
   
   With many players having 3.5 or 4 points, the competition is very tight. The next few rounds will be crucial in determining the final standings.

Top 20 standings in the Open after 5 rounds:

Rk.		Name	Rtg	FED	Pts.
1	IM	Poh Yu Tian	2430	MAS	4.5
2	GM	Nguyen Duc Hoa	2343	VIE	4.5
3	GM	Laylo Darwin	2397	PHI	4
4	GM	Nguyen Van Huy	2360	VIE	4
5	IM	Kushagra Mohan	2411	IND	4
6	FM	Nguyen Quoc Hy	2302	VIE	4
7	FM	Chan Kim Yew	2247	MAS	4
8	GM	Deepan Chakkravarthy J.	2408	IND	3.5
9	IM	Liu Xiangyi	2368	SGP	3.5
10		Gong Sunle	2226	CHN	3.5
11	IM	Jin Yueheng	2320	CHN	3.5
12	IM	Nitin S.	2347	IND	3.5
13	FM	Winkelman Albert	2251	AUS	3.5
14	WGM	Priyanka Nutakki	2292	IND	3.5
15		Jiang Haochen	2326	CHN	3.5
16	FM	Lye Lik Zang	2269	MAS	3.5
17	FM	Pangilinan Stephen Rome	2174	PHI	3.5
18	AGM	Vignesh B	2198	IND	3.5
19	IM	Badmatsyrenov Oleg	2401	FID	3
20	WGM	Gomes Mary Ann	2298	IND	3