Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh is poised for a crucial match against Firouza Alireza in the penultimate round of the Candidates’ chess tournament. With 7.5 points, Gukesh shares the lead with Hikaru Nakamura and Ian Nepomniachtchi. The tournament’s final rounds promise intense battles, with Nakamura facing Nepomniachtchi in a crucial clash. Meanwhile, Indian talents like R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi aim to finish strong. In the women’s section, Zhongyi Tan leads, closely followed by compatriot Tingjie Lei and others. The upcoming matches are crucial for determining the tournament’s outcome.
Teenage Indian Chess Prodigy Gukesh Eyes Victory in Candidates’ Tournament
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