Praggnanandhaa Triumphs in Superbet Chess Classic Showdown

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa showcased remarkable mastery to defeat Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the Superbet Chess Classic's second round. Playing with white pieces, Praggnanandhaa's strategic maneuvers outshone the Grunfeld defense, leading to a superior pawn structure and a decisive victory post queen trade.

The Indian chess sensation remained confident as the game unfolded into a rook and opposite-colored bishop endgame, ultimately securing an effortless win. Praggnanandhaa continues to demonstrate his prowess and seems set for further successes in the tournament.

In a parallel match, young world champion D Gukesh, despite his best efforts, settled for a draw against Romania's Deac Bogdan-Daniel. Gukesh played an aggressive game with the white pieces, but his opponent's robust defense resulted in an exciting but evenly matched game.

(With inputs from agencies.)