In chess, Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa has taken a commanding lead in the Superbet Classic in Bucharest, Romania, following a decisive victory over Filipino-American Grandmaster Wesley So in the eighth round. This marks an impressive end to his series of draws as he heads into the final round with five points. Meanwhile, his fellow competitor, world champion D. Gukesh, broke his winless streak by defeating Levon Aronian from the USA.
Both Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh played their games as black pieces and showcased remarkable skill. With his latest triumph, Praggnanandhaa sits atop the leaderboard, while Gukesh holds a position in joint seventh with 3.5 points. The final and ninth round of the tournament is set to take place today.
The Superbet Classic is structured as a 10-player single round-robin tournament with classical time controls, serving as the second leg of this year’s elite Grand Chess Tour. As the tournament draws to a close, the performances of these young chess prodigies continue to capture the attention of fans and analysts alike.
Original Source: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/praggnanandhaa-takes-sole-lead-at-superbet-classic-after-defeating-wesley-so/
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Publish Date: 2025-05-16 07:14:00
