Vidit Gujrathi (in image) defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi by means of the tie-breaker.© Twitter
Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi on Monday surprised Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi by means of the tie-breaker to achieve the quarterfinals of the FIDE Chess International Cup in Baku (Azerbaijan). He defeated Nepomniachtchi 2-0 within the 10-minute speedy area of the tie-break to qualify for the quarterfinals for a 2d future. Gujrathi joins a trio of fellow Indians — D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi — within the ultimate 8, a primary for the rustic. Gujrathi and Nepomniachtchi had drawn the two-game classical fit and the 2 tie-break video games. He’ll meet Nijat Abasov of Azerbaijan within the quarterfinals.
Requested about 4 Indians that includes within the quarterfinals of the International Cup, Gujrathi mentioned, “We are doing very well, what can I say! Everybody is showing very high level of play.
“Pragg defeated Hikaru which isn’t simple. Arjun was once very medical along with his wins, particularly towards Sindarov. Gukesh received with Lightless towards Wang Hao, which is rarely simple.” Gukesh had on Sunday set up a much-awaited quarterfinal clash with world No.1 Magnus Carlsen while Praggnanandhaa will meet Erigaisi.
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