Ikeda leads Australian Open

After 6 rounds Canberra FM Junta Ikeda is the sole leader of the Australian Open. His 5.5 points has included wins over GM Zong Yuan Zhao and FM Vladimir Smirnov, and a draw with IM Stephen Solomon. There is a 4 way tie for second with IM Stephen Solomon, IM George Xie, FM Max Illingworth and FM Greg Canfell all on 5 points. Tomorrow is a rest day with Ikeda playing Canfell on the top board in round 7.

Ikeda,Junta (2262) - Smirnov,Vladimir (2382) [A35]

Australian Open NSLCC, Cammeray, NSW (6.2), 07.01.2011

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