Filipino Grandmaster (GM) Wesley So started his title-retention bid by outclassing untitled Albert Hernandez of the United States in the first round of the prestigious 2015 Millionaire Chess Open being held at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The 22-year-old So is now leading the pack with one point in the $264,000 tournament which offers a whopping $100,000 to the champion, $50,000 to the runner-up and $25,000 to the third placer.

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