Thursday 19 September 2024

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.NameRtgFEDPts.
1IMPoh Yu Tian2430MAS4.5
2GMNguyen Duc Hoa2343VIE4.5
3GMLaylo Darwin2397PHI4
4GMNguyen Van Huy2360VIE4
5IMKushagra Mohan2411IND4
6FMNguyen Quoc Hy2302VIE4
7FMChan Kim Yew2247MAS4
8GMDeepan Chakkravarthy J.2408IND3.5
9IMLiu Xiangyi2368SGP3.5
10Gong Sunle2226CHN3.5
11IMJin Yueheng2320CHN3.5
12IMNitin S.2347IND3.5
13FMWinkelman Albert2251AUS3.5
14WGMPriyanka Nutakki2292IND3.5
15Jiang Haochen2326CHN3.5
16FMLye Lik Zang2269MAS3.5
17FMPangilinan Stephen Rome2174PHI3.5
18AGMVignesh B2198IND3.5
19IMBadmatsyrenov Oleg2401FID3
20WGMGomes Mary Ann2298IND3

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