“American GMs Nakamura and Caruana Win in Round 10 of 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament”

In a thrilling round 10 of the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament, American grandmasters Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana made impressive comebacks by winning their games to close in on the tournament leaders. Meanwhile, co-leaders Ian Nepomniachtchi and Gukesh Dommaraju settled for a draw, leaving them vulnerable to the chasing pack of Nakamura, Caruana, and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, who are just half a point behind.

The Women’s Candidates Tournament saw Lei Tingjie continue her dominant performance by defeating Aleksandra Goryachkina to tie for the lead with Tan Zhongyi. The Chinese grandmasters are now a point ahead of their closest competitors, Goryachkina and Kateryna Lagno.

With round 11 scheduled to take place after a rest day, the tension is high as the players gear up for the crucial matchups. The Americans have made a strong statement with their victories, while Lei Tingjie’s winning streak has put her in a prime position to challenge for the title.

The FIDE Candidates Tournaments are crucial events in the world of chess, with players vying for the opportunity to compete in the World Championship match. The competition is fierce, and every move counts as the players battle it out for supremacy on the chessboard. Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament unfolds.