Asian junior chess: Jaiveer emerges sole leader in the Open event
Jaiveer Mahendru has taken the sole lead in the Open section of the Asian junior chess championship after four rounds. Meanwhile, Pratitee Bordoloi and Leyla Shohradova are currently tied for the lead in the girls' event.
Why it matters
This tournament serves as a critical development platform for young chess players in Asia, identifying future grandmasters and international competitors.
Jaiveer Mahendru, with four points, emerged as the sole leader in the Open section after the fourth round of the Asian junior chess championship here.
In the girls’ event, Pratitee Bordoli and Leyla Shohradova shared the lead with four points each. Five rounds remain.
Important results (fourth round): Open: Jaiveer Mahendru 4 bt Aaditya Dhingra 3; Mayank Chakraborty 3.5 bt Shageldi Kurbandurdyyev 2.5; Ahmet Gubatayev 2.5 lost to Artem Pingin (Rus) 3.5; Apoorv Kamble 3 drew with V.S. Nandish 3; Amanmuhammet Hommadov (Tkm) 3.5 bt Harsh Ghadge 2.5; Guru Prakash 3 drew with Madhvendra Sharma 3; Viresh Sharnarthi 3.5 bt Daksh Jagesia 2.5; Vignesh Vemula 3 bt Ilhan Charyyev (Tkm); Arshpreet Singh 2 lost to Aahil Patra 3; Aditya Gampa 2.5 drew with Sanjeeban Mandal 2.5.
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