Tata Steel Chess India Blitz: Carlsen’s Rollercoaster Day and Lagno’s Unbeaten Streak

The first day of the 2024 Tata Steel Chess India Open Blitz tournament was full of surprises and exciting moments. World number-one Magnus Carlsen started strong, crossing 2900 on the live rating list and taking the sole lead with 5.5/6. However, the day took a dramatic turn when he suffered a 20-move loss to GM Arjun Erigaisi and narrowly escaped defeat against GM Vidit Gujrathi.

On the other hand, GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu made a remarkable comeback after starting with three losses. He won six games in a row and now sits just half a point behind Carlsen going into the final day of the tournament.

In the Women’s Blitz section, GM Kateryna Lagno leads the pack with an unbeaten record, one point ahead of GM Valentina Gunina. Lagno’s impressive play throughout the day culminated in a crucial win against Gunina in the final round.

The final day of the tournament promises to be full of excitement and intense battles as the players vie for the top spots. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of the Tata Steel Chess India 2024 tournament.