Fabiano Caruana Maintains Lead in 2024 SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia, Vachier-Lagrave and So Close Behind

The 2024 SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia tournament is heating up as GM Fabiano Caruana continues to dominate the competition, now leading by 4.5 points after the first day of blitz. His closest rivals, GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and GM Wesley So, are trailing behind but still in contention.

Local hero GM Ivan Saric stole the spotlight with an impressive win against GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, earning the Game of the Day distinction. Saric also upset GM Levon Aronian earlier in the day, showcasing his strong performance on home soil.

Despite a few setbacks, Caruana maintained his lead with a combination of skill and luck. He even managed to recover from a rook blunder against GM Alireza Firouzja, showcasing his resilience in the face of challenges.

Vachier-Lagrave had a standout performance on the first day of blitz, scoring the most points and positioning himself as a strong contender. However, So also remains in the mix, with both players looking to close the gap on Caruana in the final rounds.

The tournament promises more excitement on the final day, with nine more rounds to determine the ultimate winner. Fans can tune in to watch the action unfold and see if Caruana can maintain his lead or if there will be any surprises in store.