15-year-old Khôi sits atop national chess tourney

July 28, 2017 - 09:00

Young master Nguyễn Anh Khôi jumps to the top of the men’s pool of the National Chess Team Championship on going in HCM City.

Nguyễn Anh Khôi tops the National Chess Team Championship’s men’s class after six matches. — Photo tinthethao.com.vn

Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — Young master Nguyễn Anh Khôi jumped to the top of the men’s pool at the ongoing National Chess Team Championship in HCM City.

The 15-year-old HCM City teen grabbed six points after six matches.

He sits alone in the first place, followed by teammate Phạm Chương and Tô Nhật Minh from Hà Nội, who have five points each.

In the next round, Khôi, who is former world U10 and U12 champion, will next meet Chương.

In the women’s pool, Hoàng Thị Bảo Trâm of HCM City leads with 5.5 points.

Her teammate Bạch Ngọc Thùy Dương is second with five, and Nguyễn Thị Mai Hưng from Bắc Giang is at third with the same points but a worse parameter.

In the mixed doubles, HCM City also secured top place. Bình Dương and Kiên Giang are second and third, respectively. — VNS

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