GM Zeng Chongsheng of China essayed the English Opening to beat IM Artiom Stribuk of Belarus in 68 moves and grab solo lead with 5 points after as many rounds of the Abu Dhabi Chess Festival Masters championship at the Radison Blu hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
GM Xue Haowen, also of China, crushed the Sicilian defense of Brandon Jacobson of the USA in 46 moves to follow alone in second slot with 4.5 points. Thirteen players trail at 4 points each at the halfway mark of the tournament.
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