With a win by Robson and a loss by Zhao, they are now tied with 3 games to play. On the women’s side, Anna, Irina, and Tatev continue to win. Anna continues to lead by 1/2 point.
Standings after 6 rounds:
| Rk | Name | Score | M/F | Rating | TPR | W-We | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GM Ray Robson | 4.5 | M | 2613 | 2616 | +0.08 | ½ | 1 | 1 | ½ | ½ | 1 |
| 2 | NM Parker Zhao | 4.5 | M | 2382 | 2596 | +1.68 | 1 | ½ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | IM Sam Shankland | 3.5 | M | 2563 | 2503 | -0.42 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ½ | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | FM Darwin Yang | 3.5 | M | 2422 | 2500 | +0.66 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ½ | 0 |
| 5 | FM Steven Zierk | 3.0 | M | 2428 | 2404 | -0.19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | FM Warren Harper | 3.0 | M | 2388 | 2416 | +0.25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | NM Eric Rosen | 3.0 | M | 2209 | 2443 | +1.72 | ½ | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ½ |
| 8 | FM John Bryant | 2.0 | M | 2487 | 2305 | -1.43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ½ | ½ |
| 9 | FM Conrad Holt | 2.0 | M | 2411 | 2282 | -1.03 | ½ | 0 | 0 | 0 | ½ | 1 |
| 10 | NM Tyler Hughes | 1.0 | M | 2386 | 2201 | -1.32 | ½ | ½ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Women’s standings:
| Rk | Name | Score | M/F | Rating | TPR | W-We | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IM Anna Zatonskih | 5.5 | F | 2518 | 2743 | +1.17 | 1 | 1 | ½ | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | IM Irina Krush | 5.0 | F | 2521 | 2638 | +0.82 | 1 | 1 | ½ | 1 | ½ | 1 |
| 3 | WFM Tatev Abrahamyan | 5.0 | F | 2403 | 2595 | +1.37 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | WIM Alisa Melekhina | 3.5 | F | 2323 | 2398 | +0.64 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ½ | 1 |
| 5 | WGM Sabina Foisor | 2.5 | F | 2356 | 2265 | -0.78 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ½ | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | WGM Katerina Rohonyan | 2.5 | F | 2322 | 2342 | +0.10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ½ | 1 |
| 7 | WGM Camilla Baginskaite | 2.0 | F | 2387 | 2282 | -0.84 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ½ | ½ | 0 |
| 8 | WIM Iryna Zenyuk | 2.0 | F | 2286 | 2211 | -0.61 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | WIM Beatriz Marinello | 1.5 | F | 2206 | 2157 | -0.41 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ½ | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | WFM Abby Marshall | 0.5 | F | 2211 | 1948 | -1.46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ½ | 0 | 0 |
http://saintlouischessclub.org/2010-us-womens-and-junior-closed-championships
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
I’m very impressed with Abrahamyan. 4/9 last year, and now already at 5 points with 3 to play.
Marinello needs to quit chess.
Her performance is a disgrace.