Peter Svidler Defeats Anton Korobov to Share Lead in 2024 TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament

In a thrilling round five of the 2024 TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament, GM Peter Svidler emerged victorious against co-leader GM Anton Korobov, catapulting himself to the top of the standings alongside GM Arjun Erigaisi. Meanwhile, GMs Ju Wenjun and Nodirbek Abdusattorov battled it out in a drawn game, as did GMs Nils Grandelius and Marc’Andria Maurizzi.

The upcoming round six promises to be a nail-biter as the two leaders, Arjun and Svidler, face off against each other. With only two rounds left in the tournament, the competition is far from over. A draw in the upcoming game could open the door for Korobov and Keymer to catch up, as they both have favorable matchups in the next round.

Svidler credited his recent collaboration with GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu for his winning strategy in the game against Korobov. The opening moves were a result of their joint preparation, with Svidler expressing gratitude for Pragg’s input.

Abdusattorov missed a golden opportunity to join the group chasing the leaders, while Grandelius and Maurizzi engaged in a theoretical battle that ended in a draw. Similarly, Arjun and Keymer played a long, strategic game that ultimately ended in a draw as well.

The TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament continues to showcase top-level chess, with players competing in an intense round-robin format. The tournament, held in Malmo, Sweden, features a time control of 90 minutes for 40 moves, with additional time and an increment per move.

As the tournament heads into its final rounds, the excitement and tension are palpable as the players vie for the top spot. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of the 2024 TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament.