D Gukesh shines in Tata Steel Chess tournament, climbs to fourth spot in world rankings

World champion D Gukesh continues to impress at the Tata Steel Chess tournament, showcasing his technical mastery in a brilliant victory over Vincent Keymer of Germany. With this win, Gukesh has now accumulated 3.5 points after the end of the fifth round, propelling him to the fourth spot in the world rankings in live rating.

Gukesh’s second victory in the tournament has also seen him surpass his compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in the rankings. Erigaisi, on the other hand, played out a draw with Leon Luke Mendonca in the fifth round.

With eight rounds still to go in the tournament, Gukesh is in a strong position, trailing just behind R. Praggnanandhaa and Abdusattorov Nodirbek of Uzbekistan. The first rest day is scheduled for Friday, giving Gukesh a chance to regroup and prepare for the upcoming rounds.

In his match against Keymer, Gukesh displayed exceptional control with his white pieces, dominating the game from the opening moves. He strategically won a pawn and navigated the technical aspects of the game with precision, ultimately securing victory in a 72-move battle.

Meanwhile, Praggnanandhaa and Abdusattorov are leading the pack with four points each after the fifth round. Gukesh is closely behind with 3.5 points, alongside Vladimir Fedoseev of Slovenia, who scored a notable win against top seed Fabiano Caruana.

As the tournament progresses, Gukesh’s performance is garnering attention and admiration from chess enthusiasts worldwide. With his impressive display of skill and strategy, the young champion is poised to make a strong impact in the remaining rounds of the Tata Steel Chess tournament.

The competition in the challengers’ section is also heating up, with Indian players like R Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh facing tough opponents. Vaishali managed a draw with Frederik Svane, while Deshmukh suffered a loss to Erwin L’Ami.

Overall, the fifth round of the Tata Steel Chess tournament showcased intense battles and strategic maneuvers, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion in the upcoming rounds. Stay tuned for more updates as the competition unfolds.