GM Manuel Leon Hoyos is leading the 573 players massive Cappelle La Grande Open 2011. The Mexican GM collected 5,5/6 points so far and is sole leader. Just half a point behind are GM Alojzije Jankovic and the strongest U18 junior of Spain IM Alexander Ipatov.

In the group of 33 players trailing 1 point behind are GM Harikrishna, GM Nyzhnyk, GM Andrey Vovk, IM Harika Dronavalli, GM Teske, GM Spraggett, etc, all with 4,5/6. The top seeded GM Krishnan Sasikiran is currently with 4,0/6.

The tournament Cappelle La Grande continues today with IM Alexander Ipatov - GM Manuel Leon Hoyos on board 1.

Other top encounters of the day are GM Jankovic - GM Kryvoruchko, GM Harikrishna - GM Vovk, GM Nyzhnyk - GM Vorobiov, GM Mastrovasilis - GM Petkov, etc.

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