Play has just resumed following the first break in the action in the Women’s event. The field grew to 66 entries before the timer sounded to indicate the end of the late registration and re-entry period.

There are now 57 players remaining, and they are clearly having the most fun in the tournament hall. The mood in the early levels has been light and friendly, with laughter punctuating almost every hand.

Several players managed to more than double their starting stacks since the start of play, but they all trail the current chip leader, Julie Payette.