After six played rounds, Anish Giri maintained the sole lead, but Alireza Firouzja closed the gap on the top. In the Challengers section, 17-year-old Eline Roebers stunned again, defeating three-time Turkish Chess Champion Mustafa Yilmaz.
The 7th round starts today (January 20, 2024) at 14:00 CET with exciting encounters. The Pairings are: