Cristy Lamiel Bernales

This young girl is one of the only two roses in the male-dominated 5th Pichay Cup, a refreshing site to see indeed in a field of thorns.

The other lady is WGM Krutika Nadig of India, who also adds some spice to the tournament with her looks.

Krutika beat Bernales in Round 2 in what could have been aptly billed "Battle of the Roses." Both have 2.0 points after five rounds of play.