VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese chess masters drew in the second round of the Dubai Open chess tournament on Tuesday.

Nguyen Anh Khoi drew in the second round of the Dubai Open. — Photo webthethao.vn

Grandmaster Le Quang Liem unexpectedly tied with international master (IM) Johannes Haug of Norway while his teammate IM Nguyen Anh Khoi drew with FIDE master Jain Jeet of India.

The two are now among 18 competitors sharing 29th position after two matches with 1.5 points.

Currently, GM Maxim Matlakov of Russia, Yuriy Kuzubov from Ukraine and Venezuelan Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli hold the top three positions.

In the next round, Liem will face IM P Shyaamnikhil while Khoi will meet M Kunal, both from India. 

Source: VNS