“Upsets Galore in Round 3 of Grenke Chess Freestyle Open: Carlsen Survives, Caruana, Nepomniachtchi, and So Suffer Losses”

The Grenke Chess Freestyle Open is heating up as 14 players are on a perfect score after three rounds of intense competition. The tournament has seen several upsets, with pre-tournament favorites like GM Aravindh Chithambaram, GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, and GM Wesley So all suffering losses.

One player who remains on a perfect score is none other than GM Magnus Carlsen, who managed to secure a win against GM Nils Grandelius in a thrilling Game of the Day. Carlsen is the only player from the world’s top-20 who is still maintaining a flawless record in the tournament.

Round four of the tournament is set to take place on Saturday, April 19, with some exciting matchups on the horizon. The competition is fierce, and with players like GM Javokhir Sindarov making waves with their impressive performances, the tournament is only getting more intense.

With 51 players still on a perfect score in the regular open tournament, the action is far from over. Fans can expect more thrilling games and unexpected outcomes as the tournament progresses. Stay tuned for more updates on the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open as the competition heats up.