Thursday, 18 September 2025

20th Dato Arthur Tan Malaysian Open – Standings After Round 5 (with Round 6 Preview)

20th Dato Arthur Tan Malaysian Open Chess Championship (Event 5)

WGM Janelle Mae Fraena vs GM Nguyen Van Huy


GM Laxman RR

IM Mohan Kushagra

Jin Ruijun


FM Bacojo Mark Jay

IM Zou Chen

FM Alex Winkelman

GM Nguyen Duc Hoa - first seed



After an intense five rounds, there is a packed leaderboard at the top with multiple players sharing the lead. Here's a snapshot of the standings after Round 5 and a look at the decisive Round 6 matchups that could shape the event:

Top 10 Standings After Round 5

Rank Name (Title, Federation) Rating Points Key Tie-Break
1 IM Zou Chen (CHN) 2416 4.0 Buchholz 15.0
2 FM Winkelman Albert (AUS) 2324 4.0 Buchholz 14.5
3 FM Bacojo Mark Jay (PHI) 2326 4.0 Buchholz 14.0
4 FM Kavin Mohan (MAS) 2309 4.0 Buchholz 13.5
5 GM Nguyen Van Huy (VIE) 2352 4.0 Buchholz 13.5
6 GM Laxman R.R. (IND) 2271 4.0 Buchholz 13.5
7 IM Concio Michael Jr. (PHI) 2409 4.0 Buchholz 13.5
8 IM Nguyen Quoc Hy (VIE) 2413 4.0 Buchholz 12.5
9 IM Kushagra Mohan (IND) 2432 4.0 Buchholz 12.0
10 CM Gireman Ja (IND) 2208 3.5 Buchholz 14.0

Note: Tie-break system prioritizes Direct Encounter, then Buchholz.

Round 6 – Key Matchups (Leaders Clash!)

The sixth round will see the top leaders face each other, which promises to bring some separation to the tightly bunched field:

  • Board 1: GM Nguyen Van Huy (4) vs IM Kushagra Mohan (4)
  • Board 2: IM Zou Chen (4) vs GM Laxman R.R. (4)
  • Board 3: IM Nguyen Quoc Hy (4) vs FM Winkelman Albert (4)
  • Board 4: IM Concio Michael Jr. (4) vs FM Kavin Mohan (4)
  • Board 5: FM Bacojo Mark Jay (4) vs IM Liu Xiangyi (3.5)

Observations

  • No sole leader: Heads of the standings all remain on 4/5, indicating a highly competitive field.
  • Big clashes ahead: All top 4 boards are direct matchups between co-leaders.
  • Defending champion(s) and favorites are well-represented, but newcomers are matching strong performances.

What to Watch For in Round 6

  • Any decisive result in these top pairings may instantly propel a player into clear first place.
  • Buchholz tie-breaks are already an important factor, so results on lower boards will also influence future rankings.
  • Malaysians in the top 10 (FM Kavin Mohan, FM Winkelman Albert) have an opportunity to keep pace or break from the international pack.

With everything still to play for, Round 6 is set to be a turning point at the 20th Dato Arthur Tan Malaysian Open!


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