With today's draw, Armenian GM Karen Grigoryan, Cuban GM Carlos Albornoz, Indian Aronyak Ghosh, Spanish GM Daniel Alsina, respectively the top four in the initial ranking, and Poland's Jan Golecki are on equal points. Priyanka Nutakki has just lost the lead in the women's standings, with GM Elina Danielian regaining the position, while nine-year-old prodigy Sharvaanica Saravan remains just one point behind this women's lead. Among the Portuguese, Bruno Martins occupies an excellent 7th position, continuing to keep intact his hopes of reaching an International Master standard.