BUCHAREST: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by lowest-ranked Deek Bogdan-Daniel of Romania in the sixth round of the Superbet Classic tournament, a part of the Grand Chess Tour, here.
Iranian-French grandmaster Alireza Firoza dazzled with his moves against Wesley So of the United States.
With the World Championships in mind, India's De Gukesh kept his real weapons safe and signed for peace with France's Maxime Vachier-Lagrave.
Praggnanandha always tried his hand against the strong Indian defence. But it was an off day for the Indian as the Romanian smashed with confidence.
Bogdan-Daniel matched Praggnanandhaa's move and the game was drawn through repetition after 38 moves.
It was not so easy for Gukesh and it seemed that he had put on hold his real preparation for the World Championship match against Ding Liren to be held in Singapore in November this year.
Alireza stole the show on a dull day at the grand chess tour. He was at his best and came away with his second win of the tournament and within striking distance of tournament leader Fabio Caruana of the United States.
With only three rounds left in the tournament with a prize money of US$350,000, Karuna looks to be in a pretty good position at the top, with three contenders in the form of Gukesh Praggnanand and Alireza.
Results after Round 6: R Praggnanandhaa (IND, 3.5) drew with Dick Bogdan-Daniel (ROM, 2); Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA, 3) played out a draw with De Gukesh (IND, 3.5); Fabiano Caruana (USA, 4) played out a draw with Ian Nepomnicchi (FIDE, 3); Alireza Firozha (FRA, 3.5) defeated Wesley So (USA, 2). or ssc ssc
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Iranian-French grandmaster Alireza Firoza dazzled with his moves against Wesley So of the United States.
With the World Championships in mind, India's De Gukesh kept his real weapons safe and signed for peace with France's Maxime Vachier-Lagrave.
Praggnanandha always tried his hand against the strong Indian defence. But it was an off day for the Indian as the Romanian smashed with confidence.
Bogdan-Daniel matched Praggnanandhaa's move and the game was drawn through repetition after 38 moves.
It was not so easy for Gukesh and it seemed that he had put on hold his real preparation for the World Championship match against Ding Liren to be held in Singapore in November this year.
Alireza stole the show on a dull day at the grand chess tour. He was at his best and came away with his second win of the tournament and within striking distance of tournament leader Fabio Caruana of the United States.
With only three rounds left in the tournament with a prize money of US$350,000, Karuna looks to be in a pretty good position at the top, with three contenders in the form of Gukesh Praggnanand and Alireza.
Results after Round 6: R Praggnanandhaa (IND, 3.5) drew with Dick Bogdan-Daniel (ROM, 2); Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA, 3) played out a draw with De Gukesh (IND, 3.5); Fabiano Caruana (USA, 4) played out a draw with Ian Nepomnicchi (FIDE, 3); Alireza Firozha (FRA, 3.5) defeated Wesley So (USA, 2). or ssc ssc
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