Sole Leader Spotted In Open Section
By Arvind Aaron
Top seed Grand Master Dudo Jan-Krzysztof of Poland moved into sole lead with six points from seven rounds in the World Junior Chess Championship that is taking place at Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia on September 8, 2015.
Azerbaijan’s GM Ulvi Bajarani is in clear second position with 5.5 points. IM Gagare, IM Akash, China’s IM Bai Jinshi share the eight place with 4.5 points. Six rounds remain to be played.
Michelle Catherina shares the 15th place with four points in the Girls section. Here, WGM Zhansaya Abdumalik of Kazakhstan leads with full seven points.

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