Thrilling Battles Unfold at FIDE Grand Swiss: Chess Rivals Clash

The eighth round of the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament saw exciting matches. Nihal Sarin quickly drew with Matthias Bluebaum, while R Vaishali lost to Bibisara Assaubayeva. Kateryna Lagno defeated Mariya Muzychuk, leading the women's section. Vaishali's next match against Yuxin Song will be crucial for her progress.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Samarkand | Updated: 12-09-2025 22:37 IST | Created: 12-09-2025 22:37 IST

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The FIDE Grand Swiss tournament continued to showcase thrilling encounters as Grandmaster Nihal Sarin engaged in a swift draw with Matthias Bluebaum of Germany, sharing the lead at six points after eight rounds.

Meanwhile, R Vaishali saw her solo lead falter after a defeat to Kazakhstan's Bibisara Assaubayeva in the women's section. The reigning champion, Vidit Gujrathi, also faced a setback against Germany's Vincent Keymer.

Russia's Kateryna Lagno capitalized on her white pieces to overcome Mariya Muzychuk from Ukraine, propelling her to 6.5 points, half a point ahead of Assaubayeva, Vaishali, and China's Yuxin Song. In a strategic match of Queen's Gambit accepted, Nihal Sarin opted for a cautious approach, resulting in a 21-move draw.