International Grand Master (IGM) Le Quang Liem leads the first stage of the National Premier Chess Championship in HCM City after gaining 6.5 points for eight games.
With five wins and three draws, Liem is leading the tournament by a point and is expected to make both the semi-final and final of the event.
The shock result of the opening games saw youngster Nguyen Van Huy defeat IGM Dao Thien Hai to join the leaders. Many young talents have been discovered at the 4,000 USD event such as Nguyen Van Huy, Nguyen Huynh Minh Huy and Duong The Anh.
In the women's event, Pham Le Thao Nguyen recovered from illness to win her eighth match to tie for the lead on 6.5 points with Hoang Bao Tram./.
With five wins and three draws, Liem is leading the tournament by a point and is expected to make both the semi-final and final of the event.
The shock result of the opening games saw youngster Nguyen Van Huy defeat IGM Dao Thien Hai to join the leaders. Many young talents have been discovered at the 4,000 USD event such as Nguyen Van Huy, Nguyen Huynh Minh Huy and Duong The Anh.
In the women's event, Pham Le Thao Nguyen recovered from illness to win her eighth match to tie for the lead on 6.5 points with Hoang Bao Tram./.
