US Seniors and Juniors: Akopian, Yoo and Su sole leaders
With 5 out of 9 rounds played at the US Senior, US Junior and US Girls Championships, the three concurrent events have sole leaders atop the standings. In the Senior tournament, Vladimir Akopian leads with 4½ points, as only Gregory Kaidanov managed to hold him to a draw in the first 5 rounds of play. In the Junior event, rating favourite and 2022 champion Christopher Yoo leads with 4 points, while among the Girls, Jasmine Su leads with 3½ points despite having suffered a loss against Omya Vidharti in round 5. | Photo: Saint Louis Chess Club / Lennart Ootes