D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa play out draw in Superbet Classics chess tournament

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 9, 2025, 09:13 IST

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Indian chess prodigies D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa both drew their second-round games at the Superbet Classics. Gukesh, playing with black against Nodirbek Abdusattorov, comfortably equalized in an Italian opening, neutralizing Abdusattorov's attempts to create an advantage. Praggnanandhaa also had a relatively easy time securing a draw with black against Fabiano Caruana.

D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa play out draw in Superbet Classics chess tournament

R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh (Agency Photo)

NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh secured another draw, despite showing initial potential, whilst R Praggananandhaa shared points with American Fabiano Caruana during the Superbet Classics' second round, which forms part of the grand chess tour. Playing with black pieces, Gukesh maintained a steady position against leading Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov.

Operation Sindoor

In the Italian opening, Gukesh achieved equality without difficulty and maintained balance throughout, even as Abdusattorov attempted to create complications in the position.The game progressed to a heavy piece endgame, but ultimately, the Uzbek player's pawn sacrifice allowed Gukesh to achieve a comfortable equalising position.Praggnanadhaa also experienced a straightforward game with black pieces against Caruana, and both Indian players now hold identical scores of one point from their two matches.

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