The 5th round pairings of the World Youth Chess Championship going on in Caldas Novas, Brazil, have been announced.
In the U18 tournament, Armenia’s Samvel Ter-Sahakyan, who tops the standings with 4 points will face UAE’s Saleh Salem. Robert Aghasaryan (20th, with 3 points) will play against Willyam Palomino Espinoza of Peru, who is 19th.
In the U16 tournament, Hovhannes Gabuzyan (10th, with 3 points) will rival Cankut Emiroglu of Turkey. Karen Grigoryan (36th, with 2.5 points) will play against Luis Paulo Supi.