Grand Prix Chess Series: Six-way tie at the top With Two Rounds Left to Play – News18

As many as six gamers shared the lead after the fifth spherical of the Rs 2.5 lakh prize cash Grand Prix Chess Series, organised by Indian Chess School on Saturday.

Despite their greatest efforts, the leaders have been unable to break the impasse, setting the stage for a nail-biting conclusion. All of them are at 4.5 factors.

The extremely-anticipated match between in a single day leaders Arnav Koli and Guru Prakash unfolded as a gripping encounter in the Kan variation of the Sicilian Defense.

Despite Guru Prakash’s early blunder on transfer 16, Arnav’s determination not to seize the g7 pawn stored the sport in steadiness, permitting Guru to regain momentum and keep aggressive.

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Arnav missed a vital alternative when Guru made a big blunder on transfer 42. Despite the likelihood to capitalise, Arnav as an alternative opted for a perpetual test, in the end leading to a draw.

IM Vikramaditya Kulkarni, Arvind Iyer, Mihir Shah, and Sanjeev Mishra secured victories in opposition to Milind Parle, Ishan Roy, Yohan Boricha, and Yash Kapadi, respectively.

Their wins propelled them to be a part of Guru and Arnav, leading to an exhilarating six-means tie at the top.

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