IM Anurag Mhamal is held to a draw by Tan Jun Ying

Last game to finish for Round 1- Nithya draws IM Dimakiling in an opposite colour Bishop ending

WFM Li Ting on board 5 vs GM Gerhadt Schlebler. Li TIng has not played chess for over half a year due to exams.

Birthday boy GM Richard Bitoon

IM Mas Hafizulhelmi looks to be getting active again, fresh having played the Penang Open. Mas was one of the first games to win in Round 1.