Philippine players together with Kazakhstan and Mongolian players barged into the lead in the homestretch of the Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong.
Yana Emilou De Vera of the Philippines leads alone with 6 points in the women’s Under-1700 division.
Filipina Allanney Jia Doroy is joined by Chowdhury Diya of India, Enkhsaikhan Odmaa of Mongolia and Chen Yunqi of China at 5 points apiece in the Women’s Under 2000.
Kazak Kristina Kim leads alone in the Women’s Under-2300 division with 5.5 points.
In the men’s division, Paul Christian Barroga of the Philippines is alone in the lead with 6.5 points in the Under-1700.
Filipino Jan Clifford Labog and Kazakh Nurasyi Zhumabek are tied for the lead at 6 points each in theUnder-2000.
Mongolian Khishigbat Ulziikhishig leads alone with 6 points in the Under-2300 division.
Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings.
The tournament is organized by the Hong Kong Chess Federation under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation. Over a thousand players from 26 countries are competing in the tournament until 9th August.
