We're following Canadian IM Leon Piasetski at a strong Open in Metz (western France). After 3 rounds he has two points and is paired in round 4 with GM Martyn Kravtsiv (UKR). GM Yuri Solodovnickenko (UKR) leads the field with a perfect score. Top seeded player Abhjiit Gupta (IND) in one of those tied for second with 2.5

In Iran, there is a 4 way tie for 1st at the Asian Continental championship. Round three pairings are Bu Xiangzhi (CHN) - Negi (IND) and Jumabayev (KAZ) - 16 year old Yu Yangyi (CHN). They all have 2/2.