D. Gukesh’s Masterful Performance Propels Him to Fourth Place in Tata Steel Chess Tournament

World champion D. Gukesh shines at Tata Steel Chess tournament with masterful victory

In a stunning display of skill and precision, world champion D. Gukesh delivered a technically masterful performance to defeat Vincent Keymer of Germany at the Tata Steel Chess tournament. With this victory, Gukesh’s score now stands at an impressive 3.5 points at the end of the fifth round, propelling him to fourth place in the live ratings.

Playing with the white pieces, Gukesh showcased complete control over the game against Keymer, utilizing a Nimzo-Indian defense strategy. With methodical moves and strategic pawn captures, Gukesh gained a solid hold on the central opening file, ultimately securing the win after 72 moves.

This second victory for Gukesh places him just behind R. Praggnanandhaa and Abdusattorov Nodirbek of Uzbekistan, who are currently leading the tournament with four points each. Despite facing tough opponents, both Praggnanandhaa and Abdusattorov managed to maintain their positions at the top of the leaderboard.

Meanwhile, Gukesh’s compatriot Arjun Erigaisi drew his match against Leon Luke Mendonca, while P Harikrishna struggled with his black pieces against defending champion Wei Yi of China. With eight rounds remaining in the tournament, the competition is heating up as players vie for the top spots.

In the challengers’ section, R Vaishali drew against Frederik Svane of Germany, while Divya Deshmukh faced a tough loss against Erwin L’Ami of the Netherlands. As the tournament progresses, these young players will need to focus on achieving more victories to climb up the leaderboard.

With the first rest day scheduled for Friday, chess enthusiasts around the world are eagerly anticipating the next round of intense competition at the Tata Steel Chess tournament. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting event.