Leon suffers three consecutive losses
Leon Luke Mendonca started the day with a win over Sokolovsky but then he lost three games consecutively against Yoo, Shuvalova and Jonas. He had a good opportunity to push for a win against Jonas Buhl, but unfortunately for him, he missed it.
Round 5: Leon - Sokolovsky: 1-0
FM Yahli Sokolovsky (2020) sacrificed a knight which went in vain, however in the final moments of the endgame, he got an opportunity to save the game.
Find out how can Black get back in the game.
Round 6: Yoo - Leon: 1-0
Leon misjudged IM Christopher Yoo's (USA) intentions with his queenside pawns.
White's b and c-pawns are going to become a monster if they are not dealt with correctly. Find out the only correct response for Black.
Round 8: Jonas - Leon: 1-0
Leon had a good opportunity against GM Jonas Buhl Bjerre (NOR).
Find out the best continuation for Black in the above position. The game continued 27...Qxd5 28.Nd4 and after 28...Ne5 29.Ne6 it was all over for Black.
Highlights
An interesting finish from Day 2
Replay all games from Round 5-8
Standings after Round 8
Schedule
Every day between 12th and 15th August, the game starts at 7:30 p.m. IST.
