Malaysia Open 2025: Nguyen Quoc Hy Takes Sole Lead After Six Rounds
Kuala Lumpur, 19 September 2025 — As the 20th Dato Arthur Tan Malaysian Open approaches its final stretch at KL Gateway Mall, Vietnam’s rising star and recently titled International Master, Nguyen Quoc Hy, holds the sole lead with 5.0/6 points.
One Step Ahead: Nguyen Quoc Hy Leads
The penultimate rounds saw Quoc Hy defeat Australia’s FM Albert Winkelman to claim the top spot. The new leader is closely trailed by nine players, each with 4.5 points—including seasoned Grandmasters and promising IMs. With such a narrow margin, the battle for the championship remains wide open.
Top 15 Standings after Round 6:
| Rank | Name | Country | Title | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nguyen, Quoc Hy | VIE | IM | 2413 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Zou, Chen | CHN | IM | 2416 | 4.5 |
| 3 | Nguyen, Van Huy | VIE | GM | 2352 | 4.5 |
| 4 | Kavin, Mohan | MAS | FM | 2309 | 4.5 |
| 5 | Concio, Michael Jr | PHI | IM | 2409 | 4.5 |
| 6 | Laxman, R.R. | IND | GM | 2271 | 4.5 |
| 7 | Nguyen, Duc Hoa | VIE | GM | 2442 | 4.5 |
| 8 | Kushagra, Mohan | IND | IM | 2432 | 4.5 |
| 9 | Liu, Xiangyi | SGP | IM | 2349 | 4.5 |
| 10 | Sebastian, Mhage Gerriahlou | PHI | - | 1930 | 4.5 |
| 11 | Winkelman, Albert | AUS | FM | 2324 | 4.0 |
| 12 | Bacojo, Mark Jay | PHI | FM | 2326 | 4.0 |
| 13 | Jin, Ruijun | CHN | - | 2079 | 4.0 |
| 14 | Gireman, Ja | IND | CM | 2208 | 4.0 |
| 15 | Aakanksha, Hagawane | IND | WIM | 2320 | 4.0 |
Noteworthy Results from Round 6:
- IM Nguyen Quoc Hy (VIE) overcame FM Albert Winkelman, establishing clear leadership.
- IM Zou Chen (CHN) and GM Laxman R.R. (IND) fought to a draw, keeping both in the top ranks.
- Other leaders, including IM Nguyen Van Huy and IM Kushagra Mohan, also drew, resulting in a logjam of contenders at 4.5 points.
- Philippine player Sebastian Mhage Gerriahlou, seeded lower in the field, scored an impressive victory over Lye Lik Zang (MAS), climbing into the top 10.
Pairings for Round 7: Critical Clashes Ahead
| Board | White | Pts | Rating | Black | Pts | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kushagra, Mohan (IND, IM) | 4.5 | 2432 | Nguyen, Quoc Hy (VIE, IM) | 5.0 | 2413 |
| 2 | Liu, Xiangyi (SGP, IM) | 4.5 | 2349 | Nguyen, Duc Hoa (VIE, GM) | 4.5 | 2442 |
| 3 | Kavin, Mohan (MAS, FM) | 4.5 | 2309 | Zou, Chen (CHN, IM) | 4.5 | 2416 |
| 4 | Sebastian, Mhage Gerriahlou (PHI) | 4.5 | 1930 | Concio, Michael Jr. (PHI, IM) | 4.5 | 2409 |
| 5 | Laxman, R.R. (IND, GM) | 4.5 | 2271 | Nguyen, Van Huy (VIE, GM) | 4.5 | 2352 |
With so many players tightly bunched at the top, the coming rounds will be pivotal in deciding the champion. Photo highlights from the playing hall include GM Nguyen Duc Hoa, IM Kushagra Mohan, IM Albert Winkelman, and other notable contenders.
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| GM Nguyen Duc Hoa |
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| CM Kavin Mohan |
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| IM Kushagra Mohan |
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| GM Laxman R R |
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| IM Albert Winkelman |
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| IM Zou Chen |
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| GM Nguyen Van Huy |
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