NAG 2012: NAG 2012: Who Leads After 5 Rounds in Boys Categories

In U-8 Boys, Lye Lik Zhang, pre-tournament hot favourite, has tightened his grip on the Championship Title by clearing Ng Shi Yang and giant killer Looi Ka Loc in Round 4 and 5 respectively. He has open up a 1 point lead over the rest of the field with 3 games to play.

In U-10 Boys, Wong Yinn Long, pre-tournament hot favourite, too has tightened his grip on the Championship Title by clearing Jagathees and Ryan Chan in Round 4 and 5 respectively. He has open up a half point lead, however, the race to the Championship is far from over with 3 more rounds to go.

In U-12 Boys, Teh De Juan has became the event new hot favourite boy to win this category after the lost of top seed Ng Jen Sheng in Day 1 of competition. He won both his game so far today to open up a half point lead. Again, the race to the Championship is far from over with 3 more rounds to go. He is pitting against MSSWP Bangsar Zone U12 Champion, Sean Ooi, in Round 6.

In U-14 Boys, Shreyes Subramaniam, pre-tournament hot favourite, was held to a draw in Round 5 by Cheong Jie Yao (seeded 11th) to share the lead with 2nd ranked William Lee. Both players are competing against each other in Round 6. Ooi Yen Hoe who created a spectacular upset win against Tin Jun Hao of Day 1 could not find the same form today where he lost both his games played so far today. What a pity? Whereas, Tin put aside his failure last night by winning 2 games convincingly to get himself back into the title race.

In U-16 Boys, Roshan Singh, pre-tournament hot favourite, was held to a draw in Round 5 by Liew Ken Yew (seeded 4th)to share lead with 9th ranked Albert Ang. Both players are competing against each other in Round 6. While, Tan Jun Feng (seeded 2nd) has suffered an unexpected lost to Suniil.

In U-18 Boys, Wong Jian Wen is in terrific form after scoring 2 out of 2 games against Fong Yit San and Defending Champion Muhd Nabil in Rd 4 and 5 respectively. He has a 1 point lead over the rest of the field. Can he wrap up the title after Round 6 match against Yeap Eng Chiam, the last person with same level of chess skills? Elsewhere, giant killer Jonathan Augustine has suffered a double KO today at the hand of Muhd Nabil and Fong. It's such a pity after disposing Eng Chiam and Jun Jian in Day 1.