The 3rd Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial International Chess opens Round 7 on May 20th. The tournament brings together competitive players fighting for rating points and prize money on Lichess. Round 7 marks the halfway point where the field starts separating into contenders and also-rans. The broadcast goes live at 4:00 AM UTC, so European and Asian players get prime viewing hours while Americans catch the late-night feed. Watch for aggressive openings. Players holding the middle ground often shift tactics here, pushing harder before the final rounds lock in the standings.