I've been remiss in covering this World Junior Championships, especially as the Australian representative in the Open is Gareth Oliver, from the ACT. In fact 10 rounds have already been played, with GM Maxim Rodshtein (ISR) leading on 8 points. In fact there are 24 GM's taking part in the tournament, and the lead has changed a number of times over the previous rounds.
Gareth sits mid field on 4.5 (+4=1-5) and seems to be having the "bounce" tournament, beating players seeded below him then losing to players seeded above him. He did however interrupt this run with a draw against FM Sokhib Djuraev rated 2324.
In the Girls Championship Sarah Anton is the Australian rep, and is 3/10, which places her 62nd, just one place below her seeding number.
Oliver,G (2196) - Gokcek,E [E97]
WCh-Junior Gaziantep TUR (5), 06.08.2008
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