Wesley draws 2nd-round game

GM Wesley So (2577) of the Philippines drew his game against IM Sengupta Deep (2454) of India to post 1.5 points after two rounds in the ongoing World Junior Chess Championship in Turkey.

Wesley sacrificed a pawn in his 29th move in exchange for some activity in the center.

Handling the black pieces and a pawn down in a Sicilian opening, Wesley accepted the draw offer from his Indian opponent after 36 moves.