India and Armenia Leading After Round Seven of Under16 Chess Olympiad |
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Saturday, 23 August 2008 08:04 |
After the seventh round of the World Under16 Olympiad, the fight for
the top spot became close again and there will be some decisive and
dramatic matches to be played tomorrow, since there are going to be two
of the last three rounds. Philippines defeated Russia 3-1 while India
outscored Georgia with 3.5-0.5. Armenia swept of England with 4-0 while
Azerbaijan surpassed Slovakia with 3-1. Turkey-A was also merciless
against Turkey-Mersin.
India and Armenia are sharing the leadership spot with 19.5 points
followed by Philippines. Russia dropped back to fourth place with 18.5
points followed by Azerbaijan and Turkey-A with 18 and 17.5 points
respectively. The detailed news and results can be viewed from the official site.
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