Exciting Results from Round 4 of the 2024 Biel Chess Festival: Keymer Defeats Praggnanandhaa, Le Takes the Lead, and Salem Leads in Challengers!

GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu has been knocked out of the world’s top 10 after suffering a defeat at the hands of GM Vincent Keymer in round four of the 2024 Biel Chess Festival Masters classical section. Keymer, who admitted to playing 1.e4 for the first time in nearly a decade, managed to secure a crucial victory over Praggnanandhaa, pushing him four points ahead in the tournament.

Meanwhile, GM Liem Le took over as the new leader by defeating GM Sam Shankland in another intense matchup. In the Challengers section, GM Saleh Salem emerged as the new leader after overcoming GM Ihor Samunenkov. The games in round four were full of excitement and drama, with half of them resulting in decisive outcomes.

The results of round four have led to changes in the standings, with Le now leading the Masters section and Salem taking the lead in the Challengers. GM Vaishali Rameshbabu had to fight hard against GM Marc’Andria Maurizzi to secure a draw in a challenging game.

Round five of the tournament is set to begin on Saturday, July 20, with players gearing up for more intense battles on the chessboard. The Biel Chess Festival features a variety of events, including Rapid, Classical, and Blitz chess, with the top players competing for the coveted title. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting matchups as the tournament progresses.