As we head into Round 7, both Ray Robson and Nihal Sarin are searching for a spark to reignite their campaigns.
Robson comes from an exhausting 123 move marathon against Murali Karthikeyan, where he pressed with an extra pawn but couldn’t break through. Nihal, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back after a tough positional defeat to Jorden van Foreest in Round 6.
Both players have shown glimpses of their best chess, but results have yet to fully match their potential in this event. With each eager to improve on their current form, this game could see sharper play and more risks as they push for a much-needed full point.