Standings after 7 rounds:
1. Ray Robson 5.5
2. Davorin Kuljasevic 5.0
3. Alejandro Ramirez 4.5
4. Zviad Izoria 4.0
5. Dmitry Schneider 3.5
5. Jun Zhao 3.5
5. Jacek Stopa 3.5
5. John Bartholomew 3.5
9. Chunhong Ning 3.0
10. Salvijus Bercys 2.5
11. Drasko Boskovic 2.0
12. Magesh Panchanathan 1.5
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Go Ray!
Talking about these things too early seems like jinxing it. Like going on about how someone is pitching a no-hitter.
Robson needs only 1 pt out of 2 to make his 9-round GM norm. 2 draws or a win will clinch it.
I’m sure he’ll get the win in today’s game.
John Bartholomew just defeated Ray Robson in round 8! As a Minnesota resident, gotta root for the hometown player:)