Shock Defeats and Brilliant Wins in Thrilling Chess Tournament
The FIDE Grand Swiss saw surprising defeats for top contenders, including Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and World Champion D Gukesh. Meanwhile, Arjun Erigaisi and Parham Maghsoodloo showcased brilliant performances. The event offers high stakes with considerable prize money and qualifications for the next Candidates tournament.
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The latest round of the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament was filled with unexpected twists as top-seeded Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa faced a surprising defeat against Germany's Matthias Bluebaum. Simultaneously, World Champion D Gukesh fell to Abhimanyu Mishra, marking a historic victory for the young American prodigy of Indian origin.
In other remarkable performances, Indian player Arjun Erigaisi secured a dominant win over former Russian, now Swiss, Nikita Vituigov. Meanwhile, Iranian chess player Parham Maghsoodloo continued his exceptional form by overcoming Hungary's Richard Rapport, maintaining an unrivaled lead in the tournament.
The women's section saw India's R Vaishali maintain her joint lead after a draw with Kateryna Lagno. With a lucrative prize pool and qualification opportunities for the next Candidates tournament, stakes remain high as the tournament progresses, showcasing thrilling matches and the potential for unexpected outcomes.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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