Open Section Tightens as Mayank Chakravarti Holds Top Spot

The open division of the Asian Junior Classical Championship continues to be closely contested. Top‑seed GM‑Elect Mayank Chakravarti retained his lead after seven rounds, scoring six points. His game against IM Vignesh Advait Vemula on the top board ended in a draw, a result sufficient to keep him half a point ahead of the nearest challengers.

IM Artem Pingin of Russia was held to a draw by a resilient performance from DAKSH Goyal, while FM Sharanarthi Vireesh secured a vital win over Turkmenistan’s FM Amanmuhammad Hammadov, moving to 5.5 points. These three players now form the main group pressing for the championship as the tournament enters its decisive phase.