Malaysian Open 2025: Seniors after 5 rounds
By GilaChess - September 19, 2025
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Current leader ; IM Angelo Young CM Helen Milligan 
Gatus Edmundo Alvin Pulley IM Chan Peng Kong FM Ismail Ahmad IM Jimmy Liew AIM Ahmad Muzzaffar - IM Young Angelo (PHI) leads with 4.5/5 points, maintaining an unbeaten record after drawing his first game and winning the next four.
- Gatus Edmundo (PHI), Pulley Alvin (USA), CM Milligan Helen (NZL), IM Chan Peng Kong (SGP) are all close behind with 3.5 points, only one point behind the leader.
- Further contenders with 3.5 or 3 points include IM Liew Chee-Meng Jimmy (MAS), FM Ismail Ahmad (MAS), Lim Kian Hwa (MAS), AIM Muzzaffar Ahmad (MAS).
Top Ranking Table
| Rank | Name | Country | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IM Young, Angelo | PHI | 2158 | 4.5 |
| 2-5 | Gatus, Edmundo | PHI | 2062 | 3.5 |
| Pulley, Alvin | USA | 1826 | 3.5 | |
| CM Milligan, Helen | NZL | 1877 | 3.5 | |
| IM Chan, Peng Kong | SGP | 2084 | 3.5 |
Other players are in the 2.5–3 point group and one player has 0 points after 5 rounds.
Key Themes
- IM Young Angelo is the tournament favorite so far, but the next seeded group is within striking distance.
- Top players from the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, and USA are all battling in the upper ranks, showing strong international participation.
- The middle of the table is tightly packed, meaning a single win in Round 6 could significantly shift positions.
Round 6 Key Pairings (to be played on 2025/09/19 at 15:00)
| Board | White | Points | Black | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pulley, Alvin (USA) | 3.5 | IM Young, Angelo (PHI) | 4.5 |
| 2 | Gatus, Edmundo (PHI) | 3.5 | CM Milligan, Helen (NZL) | 3.5 |
| 3 | IM Liew, Chee-Meng Jimmy(MAS) | 3 | IM Chan, Peng Kong (SGP) | 3.5 |
| 4 | AIM Muzzaffar, Ahmad (MAS) | 3 | FM Ismail, Ahmad (MAS) | 3 |
| 5 | Chay, Joon Hoong (MAS) | 2.5 | Lim, Kian Hwa (MAS) | 3 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Other notable matches include FM Gibbons, Robert vs AIM Tharation, Prem Kumar, and Chan, Kok Leong vs Lee, Soi-Hock.
Tournament Progress
- With 4 rounds left including Round 6, the event is entering its critical second half.
- Title races and podium finishes are still very much open, with potential for surprises from the closely ranked pack.
- Expect more tense head-to-head matches as leaders collide on the top boards.
This summary integrates the latest available standings and highlights of upcoming encounters to watch for in Round 6. The round-wise dynamics make the Seniors' section an exciting event in the festival so far!
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