Zhao leads in Brazil

Australian GM Zong Yuan Zhao is currently leading the 2nd Euwe Stimulans Tournament in Brazil, with 2 wins in the first 2 rounds. Zhao is the 2nd seed for the event, behind GM Gilberto Milos (BRA), and the field contains players from every continent, with the exception of Africa. Originally IM Robert Gwaze from Zimbabwe was to also play, but visa difficulties forced his last minute withdrawal. Click on this link for the tournament crosstable.