Wesley So at solo lead after six rounds in Philippines 'Battle of GMs'

Manila Night Lights

Wesley So maintained his solo lead by beating FIDE Master Fernie Donguines in 48 moves of the Sicilian at the sixth round of the 2008 "Battle of GMs" chess championship City State Hotel, Padre Faura, Manila.

Closely following at his heels with only half a point behind are GM Eugene Torre and IM John Paul Gomez.

At stake in the tournament are cash prizes with the men’s champion pocketing P200,000.

Aside from the champion’s purses, the NCFP will also give away P100,000 to the men’s runner-up and P70,000 to the men’s third placer.