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FIDE Grand Swiss: Praggnanandhaa Held By Aryan Chopra; Gukesh Draws With Rauf Mamedov

Grandmaster and World Cup silver medallist R Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by compatriot Aryan Chopra, while D Gukesh signed peace out of a theoretical opening against Rauf Mamedov of Azerbaijan in the first round of the FIDE Grand Swiss that got underway in Isle of Man. Chopra is another young Grandmaster who hails from Delhi and is trying to make a mark in international circuit. Playing the black side of a Slav defense against someone who is, by consent, one of the best talents in the world, Chopra fought valiantly and held on to his own in a finely-paced game.

FIDE Grand Swiss: Praggnanandhaa Held By Aryan Chopra; Gukesh Draws With Rauf Mamedov

Grandmaster and World Cup silver medallist R Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by compatriot Aryan Chopra, while D Gukesh signed peace out of a theoretical opening against Rauf Mamedov of Azerbaijan in the first round of the FIDE Grand Swiss that got underway in Isle of Man. Chopra is another young Grandmaster who hails from Delhi and is trying to make a mark in international circuit. Playing the black side of a Slav defense against someone who is, by consent, one of the best talents in the world, Chopra fought valiantly and held on to his own in a finely-paced game.

Belgium v Sweden Euro Qualifier Abandoned After Brussels Shooting

Belgium's Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden was abandoned at half-time and fans were kept in the stadium for security reasons after two Swedes were shot dead in an attack in Brussels on Monday Spectators at the King Baudouin stadium in the Belgian capital were told to remain inside the ground following an announcement that the players would not return for the second half. "Following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities, that the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden is abandoned," UEFA said on its website.

Euro 2024: Austria qualify, Ronaldo scores twice on day overshadowed by Brussels shooting

Austria became the latest team to book their place at Euro 2024 in Germany after substitute Marcel Sabitzer scored from the penalty spot to secure a 1-0 win at Azerbaijan on a day overshadowed by a deadly shooting in Brussels which saw Belgium's game against Sweden abandoned at halftime.