Arjun Erigaisi Joins Leaders in 2024 TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament After Victory Over Marc’Andria Maurizzi

In a thrilling round three of the 2024 TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament, GM Arjun Erigaisi emerged victorious against GM Marc’Andria Maurizzi to join the leaders after GM Anton Korobov failed to secure a win against co-leader GM Vincent Keymer. The top seed, GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov, once again struggled to make an impact, this time against GM Peter Svidler. Meanwhile, Women’s World Champion Ju Wenjun managed to secure a draw after a great defensive effort against local hero GM Nils Grandelius.

The highlight of the day was the clash between Korobov and Keymer, both of whom were undefeated until this round. Despite a tense battle, both players lost their perfect record, with Keymer managing to hold on against Korobov’s aggressive play.

Arjun Erigaisi, who narrowly missed out on the FIDE Candidates Tournament, showcased his exceptional skills by outplaying Maurizzi in a tactical masterpiece. With a daring piece sacrifice, Arjun seized control of the game and secured a convincing victory.

In the remaining games, Svidler and Grandelius fought hard to secure draws after intense battles on the board. Abdusattorov, on the other hand, struggled once again and had to settle for a draw against Svidler.

Looking ahead to round four, the spotlight will be on the clash between Korobov and Arjun, with the winner poised to make a significant move in the standings. Other exciting matchups include Keymer against Ju, Abdusattorov against Grandelius, and Maurizzi against Svidler.

The TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament continues to captivate chess enthusiasts, with the players competing in a single round-robin format. The tournament, held at the Elite Plaza Hotel in Malmo, Sweden, features intense battles and strategic maneuvers as the players vie for the top spot. Round four is set to commence on Tuesday, April 30, promising more thrilling encounters and exciting chess action.