Grandmaster (GM) Wesley So grabbed the solo lead after eight rounds in the Open Section of the 24th Annual North American Open being held at the Bally’s Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

So, who now represents the United States Chess Federation, has seven points on six wins and two draws in the $120,000- tournament which offers $10,000 to the champion.

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