National Junior: Clear leaders

Fong Yit San has taken a clear lead after beating Amier Hamzah in the six round. He now has a one point lead. No less than nine players have 4.5 pointers amongst them Duncan Lucas Matthew, Mark Siew, Aron Teh, Amier Hamzah, Rosli Ahmad, Mohd Noor and Liew Ken Yew, Tan Jun Feng and Lim Kim Siong. All of them will be fighting for the second placing in the rounds to follow.

Duncan Lucas Matthew will face Yit San tomorrow morning. Can he defeat Yit San to catch up with him?

In the girls section, the lead is similar. Li Ting beat her co-leader, Nithya to take her tally to 5.5 points, one point ahead of Nur Najiha who has 4.5 points. She next meets Kelly Lim who only have 4 points. Unless Li Ting loses this game, she is almost certain of becoming the champion. Najiha meets her sister and have to win to maintain chances of catching Li Ting.

Girls Standings after Round 6

Boys Standings after Round 6