Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh loses to Bluebaum, Arjun draws easy
The Hindu
Gukesh suffers defeat while Praggnanandhaa secures victory; Arjun draws in a competitive Tata Steel Masters round.
World Champion D. Gukesh suffered yet another defeat in the Tata Steel Masters, this time against Matthias Bluebaum of Germany in the ninth round, while Arjun Erigaisi was forced to settle for a quick draw with Hans Moke Niemann of United States.
World Cup winner Javokhir Sindarov played out a draw with sole leader and Uzbek compatriot Nodirbek Abdusattorov leaving the latter still in command on six points.
Sindarov was joined in the second spot by Jorden van Foreest of Holland on 5.5 points, along with Yagiz Kaan Ergodmus of Turkey.
The trio is followed by Niemann with four rounds still to come in the event.
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Arjun continue to struggle with four points apiece, and for the World champion, it was another heart-breaking result with white pieces.
Playing the King pawn game, Gukesh tried the Bishop’s opening that has not been very popular off-late in elite level tournaments.
Gukesh suffers defeat while Praggnanandhaa secures victory; Arjun draws in a competitive Tata Steel Masters round.
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