D Gukesh is now a name synonymous with India, after the 18-year-old scripted history by becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion. The Indian Grandmaster defeated defending champion Ding Liren ...
In a Spanish game, Erigaisi, playing Black, repulsed Leko’s early aggression on his King-side after the players had castled on opposite flanks and brought home the point after 40 moves.
In other results, former World Rapid Champion Daniil Dubov, who ousted R Praggnanandhaa in the previous round was knocked out by Sam Shankland of USA, rated a few points below him.