Round 4 Update from the Purdy!

Round 4 saw sole leaders emerge in both tournaments! Tony Zheng claimed victory over Ian Stalker, while Ethan Chang and Aiden Odenthal drew earlier in the round. Out of the top 6 games, 3 featured Kings Indians, with Greg Canfell outplaying Joey Su, and Justin Dingley continuing his strong tournament with a win over Darryl Ross.

There were some big upsets on boards 5 and 6! Kurt Daley, a pawn up in an opposite-coloured bishop ending, overpressed, allowing Jonathan Sua’s pawns to race ahead. Meanwhile, Rob Watson converted a tough endgame against Kristine Quek.

In the Minor, Marcus Ni’s win against Leo Sandhu gives him a half-point lead, with Joe and Clara Zhou, along with Greg Money, just half a point back. It’s shaping up to be a thrilling competition!

Commentary by our Club President, Peter Abbott.