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Magnus Carlsen Takes Sole Lead In Tata Steel India Chess Tournament

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen recorded a flawless performance, securing victories against S L Narayanan, Wesley So and Arjun Erigaisi, to take the sole lead at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid Tournament in Kolkata on Thursday. Starting the day just half a point behind overnight leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov, the Norwegian's masterful play elevated him to the top of the leaderboard with a commanding five points out of a possible six in the 'Open' section. Russia's Aleksandra Goryachkina too came up with an equally impressive performance in the women's section to secure the sole lead following three victories on day two.

Magnus Carlsen Takes Sole Lead In Tata Steel India Chess Tournament

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen recorded a flawless performance, securing victories against S L Narayanan, Wesley So and Arjun Erigaisi, to take the sole lead at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid Tournament in Kolkata on Thursday. Starting the day just half a point behind overnight leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov, the Norwegian's masterful play elevated him to the top of the leaderboard with a commanding five points out of a possible six in the 'Open' section. Russia's Aleksandra Goryachkina too came up with an equally impressive performance in the women's section to secure the sole lead following three victories on day two.

Abdusattorov Nodirbek Emerges Sole Leader; Magnus Carlsen, S L Narayanan Joint 2nd In Tata Steel Rapid Chess

Uzbekistan's young grandmaster Abdusattorov Nodirbek emerged sole leader in the open section of the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid tournament on Wednesday. Abdusattorov scored 2.5 points out of a possible three, securing victories over talented German Vincent Keymer in round two and India's R Praggnanandhaa in round three, while drawing his opening game with Daniil Dubov. Magnus Carlsen, the World No 1, had a solid start, drawing his first two games against India's Praggnanandhaa and Nihal Sarin before finishing the day with a win over Vidit Gujrathi, placing him in joint second position with two points.