India [ Images ] continues to be the sole leader despite a shock defeat against Philippines in the seventh round of the World Youth Chess Olympiad in Singapore on Wednesday.

Riding on a victory of IM So Wesley, Philippines upset India 3-1.

India lost on the top three boards of Adhiban, Ashwath and Nitin while Swayams Mishra provided some consolation winning the fourth. Shyam Nikhil (5.5/6) was rested for the game.

However, India held on to a one point lead in the 34-team 10-round event with 20 points. They are followed by the Philippines (19 points) and Uzbekistan (18.5).

Tomorrow is a rest day, a release from the All India Chess Federation said in New Delhi [ Images ].

Earlier in the morning session, India, who shot into sole lead by thrashing top seeds Hungary in the fifth round, humbled Turkey 3.5-0.5 in the sixth to widen its lead to three points.

With the Indians higher rated in all the four boards, Adhiban, Nitin and Nikhil won their games. Chennai's R Ashwath drew his game.

Adhiban with 5/6 on the top board and Nikhil on the fourth board are India's stars so far.