All the other match-ups can be considered to be equally exciting with fireworks expected between Goh Wei Ming and Oliver Dimakiling, a struggle of wits ensuing between Niaz Murshed and Ramnath Bhuvanesh, the classic veteran versus young talent encounter taking place between Dr Wong Meng Kong and Padmini Rout, and old friends Thomas Luther and Alex Wohl both looking for a good start against each other.
Rolando Nolte who drew the bye has Lim Yee Weng for company, the latter in early from Singapore, perhaps to prepare for the coming Malaysian Masters from 22-26 June.
The pairings and results (when available) are at: http://chess-results.com/tnr103856.aspx?lan=1
