In the Superbet Classic chess tournament in Bucharest, R Praggnanandhaa clinched a notable victory by defeating Anish Giri after several missed opportunities in previous rounds. Meanwhile, D Gukesh held Firouzja Alireza to a draw. Fabiano Caruana emerged as the tournament leader with his second win, elevating him to number two in live world rankings. Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi continued his search for a win with a draw against Wesley So. The event, initiated by Garry Kasparov, has seen competitive play, positioning Caruana at the forefront with Pragg and Gukesh closely trailing behind.
Praggnanandhaa Secures Breakthrough Win in Superbet Classic Chess Tournament
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