Michael Concio Jr. Climbs to Fifth Place After Defeating Chinese Prodigy in Bangkok Chess Open
Source: news.source.mb
International Master Michael Concio Jr. advanced to a share of fifth place in the Bangkok Chess Club Open after defeating Chinese teen Zhang Haoxuan in a 63-move game. The tournament, held in Thailand, sees Concio among a competitive field, with Filipino players also in contention for prestigious chess titles.
Key Points
Michael Concio Jr. defeated Zhang Haoxuan in 63 moves using the Queen’s Pawn London System.
Concio's win moved him to 5.5 points, tying for fifth place with Christian Gian Carlo Arca and Pau Bersamina.
The tournament leader is Grandmaster Evgeny Romanov with 6.5 points.
Christian Gian Carlo Arca has a chance to earn a Grandmaster or International Master norm depending on his performance in the remaining rounds.
The tournament features strong competition from players of various countries including India, England, and Malaysia.
