The epic battle between Irina Krush and Anna Zatonskih ended in a draw. They are now tied for the lead with 2.5 points.
Warren Harper continues to roll along with a perfect 3-0 start. Robson won his 2nd straight to stay in a tie for 2nd with Zhao with 2.5 points.
US Junior Round 3 Results:
| Table | White | Score | Rating | Black | Score | Rating | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FM Steven Zierk | 1.0 | 2428 | GM Ray Robson | 1.5 | 2613 | 0-1 |
| 2 | FM Conrad Holt | 0.5 | 2411 | NM Eric Rosen | 0.5 | 2209 | 0-1 |
| 3 | NM Parker Zhao | 1.5 | 2382 | FM Darwin Yang | 2.0 | 2422 | 1-0 |
| 4 | FM Warren Harper | 2.0 | 2388 | NM Tyler Hughes | 1.0 | 2386 | 1-0 |
| 5 | FM John Bryant | 0.0 | 2487 | IM Sam Shankland | 0.0 | 2563 | 0-1 |
US Women’s Round 3 Results:
| Table | White | Score | Rating | Black | Score | Rating | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WFM Abby Marshall | 0.0 | 2211 | WGM Sabina Foisor | 0.0 | 2356 | 0-1 |
| 2 | WIM Beatriz Marinello | 0.0 | 2206 | WIM Iryna Zenyuk | 2.0 | 2286 | 1-0 |
| 3 | WFM Tatev Abrahamyan | 1.0 | 2403 | WIM Alisa Melekhina | 2.0 | 2323 | 1-0 |
| 4 | IM Anna Zatonskih | 2.0 | 2518 | IM Irina Krush | 2.0 | 2521 | ½-½ |
| 5 | WGM Katerina Rohonyan | 1.0 | 2322 | WGM Camilla Baginskaite | 0.0 | 2387 | 0-1 |
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Too many upsets. I wonder why that is.
Here at Microsoft, in Washington state USA, we are rooting for Katerina Rohonyan.
http://main.uschess.org/content/view/8691/471
GeneM