GM Liem Le Wins 2024 Biel Chess Festival with a Round to Spare

The 2024 Biel Chess Festival has come to an exciting conclusion as GM Liem Le emerged victorious with a round to spare after defeating GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu. This marks Le’s third consecutive title at the prestigious event, solidifying his position as the top player in the competition.

In a surprising turn of events, GM Vaishali Rameshbabu also faced a defeat against GM Alexander Donchenko, who secured second place in the Challengers category. The final round of the festival is set to take place on Thursday, July 25, with the action kicking off at 8 a.m. ET.

Le’s dominance in the Masters category has been unmatched, with the second to fourth spots still up for grabs as the competition heats up. In the Challengers, Saleh Salem has secured first place, followed by Donchenko in second and Vaishali in third.

Le’s strategic prowess and technical skills were on full display during his match against Praggnanandhaa, where he executed a flawless game to secure the title. His impressive performance has propelled him to new heights in the world rankings, with the potential to surpass World Champion Ding Liren in the standings.

As the festival draws to a close, the excitement continues to build with one final day of action remaining. Fans can tune in to witness the thrilling conclusion of the 2024 Biel Chess Festival and witness the crowning of the champions in both the Masters and Challengers categories.