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Grand Chess Tour: D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa Draw Again; Alireza Firouzja Takes Lead

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa squandered a winning position against Wesley So of America while World Championship challenger D Gukesh settled for a hard-fought draw in the fifth round of the Sinquefield Cup, underway here as the final leg of the Grand Chess Tour. On a day when Alireza Firouzja of France put it across Anish Giri of Holland, the other matches in the 10-player round-robin tournament ended in draws. By beating Giri with white, Firouzja became the sole leader going into the rest day.

R Vaishali, Nihal Sarin Headline Player Draft Ahead Of Global Chess League Season 2

The acquisition of Indian Grandmasters Vaishali Rameshbabu and Nihal Sarin headlined the player draft ahead of the second season of the Global Chess League 2024, scheduled to take place in London from October 3 to 12. Vaishali was roped in by Ganges Grandmasters in the Superstar Women 1 section while the 20-year-old Sarin went to Alaskan Knights in the Prodigy category, during the draft held here on Sunday. Vaishali will join the legendary Viswanathan Anand in the Ganges line-up, while Sarin will give company to the likes of Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in Knights.

R Vaishali, Nihal Sarin Headline Player Draft Ahead Of Global Chess League Season 2

The acquisition of Indian Grandmasters Vaishali Rameshbabu and Nihal Sarin headlined the player draft ahead of the second season of the Global Chess League 2024, scheduled to take place in London from October 3 to 12. Vaishali was roped in by Ganges Grandmasters in the Superstar Women 1 section while the 20-year-old Sarin went to Alaskan Knights in the Prodigy category, during the draft held here on Sunday. Vaishali will join the legendary Viswanathan Anand in the Ganges line-up, while Sarin will give company to the likes of Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in Knights.

R Praggnanandhaa Eyeing An Improved Finish In Grand Chess Tour Final Outings

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will lock horns with the world's best yet again as he takes on an elite field in the St Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament that gets underway in St Louis, USA. A slight dip in recent results, notwithstanding, Praggnanandhaa will be looking forward to finish on the podium in the final standings of the Grand Chess Tour that also entitles him to earn a bonus cash prize from a kitty of USD 175000. The winner will take home USD 100000 while the runner-up will be richer by USD 50000.

R Praggnanandhaa Eyeing An Improved Finish In Grand Chess Tour Final Outings

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will lock horns with the world's best yet again as he takes on an elite field in the St Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament that gets underway in St Louis, USA. A slight dip in recent results, notwithstanding, Praggnanandhaa will be looking forward to finish on the podium in the final standings of the Grand Chess Tour that also entitles him to earn a bonus cash prize from a kitty of USD 175000. The winner will take home USD 100000 while the runner-up will be richer by USD 50000.

Chess: Test Of Time For D Gukesh To Excel In Faster Version, Vidit Gujrathi Joins In As Wild card in Zagreb

World Championship challenger D Gukesh will look to improve his billing in the faster version as Vidit Gujrathi joins him for the Superunited rapid and blitz chess tournament, a part of the Grand Chess Tour. Set to meet Chinese Ding Liren in Singapore from November 20th to decide the next world champion, Gukesh has repeatedly proved his superior ability in the Classical format. But when it comes to faster version, the Indian is yet to find his place amongst the world elite.

Chess: Test Of Time For D Gukesh To Excel In Faster Version, Vidit Gujrathi Joins In As Wild card in Zagreb

World Championship challenger D Gukesh will look to improve his billing in the faster version as Vidit Gujrathi joins him for the Superunited rapid and blitz chess tournament, a part of the Grand Chess Tour. Set to meet Chinese Ding Liren in Singapore from November 20th to decide the next world champion, Gukesh has repeatedly proved his superior ability in the Classical format. But when it comes to faster version, the Indian is yet to find his place amongst the world elite.

India's Gukesh D Makes History, Becomes Youngest To Win Candidates Chess Tournament

India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament here to become youngest ever challenger to the world title. He will take on reigning world champion, China's Ding Liren, for the crown later this year. Gukesh accumulated nine out of a possible 14 points here after drawing his final round game against American Hikaru Nakamura. He became only the second Indian after the great Viswanathan Anand to win the Candidates. Five-time world champion Anand's triumph came in 2014.

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Grand Chess Tour: D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa Draw Again; Alireza Firouzja Takes Lead

R Vaishali, Nihal Sarin Headline Player Draft Ahead Of Global Chess League Season 2

R Vaishali, Nihal Sarin Headline Player Draft Ahead Of Global Chess League Season 2

R Praggnanandhaa Eyeing An Improved Finish In Grand Chess Tour Final Outings

R Praggnanandhaa Eyeing An Improved Finish In Grand Chess Tour Final Outings

Chess: Test Of Time For D Gukesh To Excel In Faster Version, Vidit Gujrathi Joins In As Wild card in Zagreb

Chess: Test Of Time For D Gukesh To Excel In Faster Version, Vidit Gujrathi Joins In As Wild card in Zagreb

India's Gukesh D Makes History, Becomes Youngest To Win Candidates Chess Tournament