First round of WYCO 2019 had completed tonight. This great competition witnessed to many surprising results such that from the first 8 top seed, few managed to survive out of this round without wounds.
On the second board, 2nd top seed, Russia (ELO average of 2408) is lost by 3-1 against number 26, Turkmenistan. On board 3 and 4 of this team match, Turkmen players on board 3 and 4 won against their opponents despite the rating difference over 500 elo.
29th seed Slovenia drew 2-2 against 4th seed, Greece. Larissa Kuhar of Slovenia had a pawn up against FM Katopodis, but game turned onto Katopodis' favor later. Kuhar still managed to hold the position with spirit to bring her team a precious 1 point.
Other surprising results are from Malaysia starting at 31st rank, winning against 7th seed Armenia by 2.5-1.5. 32nd seed Turkey Turquoise also won against the 8th seed, Serbia.
Round two will start at 10:00 a.m. Tomorrow as live commentary and analysis will continue by round starts.
http://chess-results.com/tnr477602.aspx?lan=1&art=3&rd=1&turdet=NO&flag=30 Gallery: 1st round |