However, Nepomniachtchi came back to level the score 2-2, forcing tiebreaks. After three draws in sudden-death games, Carlsen proposed sharing the title, which was accepted.
Vaishali was the sole Indian player in both the Women’s and Open sections to cross the first hurdle in the championship. She signed off the day with a draw against Carissa Yip
In Chess, eight-year-old Divith Reddy has won the gold medal at the Under-8 World Cadets Chess Championship in Montesilvano, Italy.
In chess, the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 is being held at the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai from November 5 to 11, featuring both the Masters and Challengers categories.
Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi ascended to the top and became the sole leader of the Candidates after beating Vidit Gujrathi with black pieces
With just four games left in the event, 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa is just half a point behind the tournament leaders
Meanwhile, Gukesh’s compatriots Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi were both held to draws by heavily favoured opponents
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