New leaders emerge
On top board, Ahmad Fadzil Nayan who toppled first seed Abdul Haq, conceded a draw to Mohd Khair Wahiduddin allowing new leaders for the Asian Amateurs to emerge.
Abel Yap playing the black pieces ended MCF Vice President Haslindah Ruslan unbeaten run on board 2.
Also seeing an end to his unbeaten score was unrated Chek Kin Keuw who lost to talented junior Mohd Nabil on board 3.
Both Abel and Nabil are the only 2 players with a perfect 4/4 score.
Board 4 saw a peaceful draw between Nor Ilhamuddin and Md Aluddin of Brunei.
Board 4 saw a peaceful draw between Nor Ilhamuddin and Md Aluddin of Brunei.
Perhaps the upset of the day is third seed Jax Tham loss to unrated Stewart Manaog on board 5.
Keeping closely with the leaders are Zaidan and Mark Siew who won with black pieces on board 6 and 7 respectively.
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