Eugenio Chacarra hits a shot on the 11th hole during the quarterfinals of the LIV Golf Team Championship Miami at the Trump National Doral, Oct 20, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (PHOTO / AP)

SHENZHEN -- Spanish golfer Eugenio Chacarra stood at the top of the leaderboard after the second round of the Volvo China Open here on Friday.

Chacarra, who was in the second flight out from the 10th hole at Hidden Grace Golf Club, made a four-under 68 to lead at a nine-under 135.

"A good round overall - a good back nine but very sloppy at the end of the front nine," said Chacarra.

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Former champion Zhang Huilin of China finished a three-under 69 as his five birdies were offset by two bogeys, sitting equal second with his compatriot Chen Guxin at an eight-under 136. "For me, the 17th hole was very important," Zhang said.

Chen completed his second round with a four-under 68. "I usually play three rounds well and then I can't play well in the fourth round," Chen said. "I think it's mainly about my mindset. If I made adjustments to my mindset, I would have done better."