In the penultimate round of the Chennai Grand Masters, world champion D Gukesh records a second consecutive defeat, losing to fellow Indian GM M Pranesh. NDTV and India Today both report that Pranesh inflicts Gukesh’s second straight loss, indicating a difficult stretch for the top player in the event. Meanwhile, GM Nihal Sarin wins against compatriot Arjun Erigaisi. All three outlets identify Sarin’s victory over Erigaisi as a key result in the tournament standings. Times of India adds that after six rounds Gukesh is in last place, emphasizing the overall impact of the losses on his position in the table. Times of India also notes the wider consequence for the title race, stating that Sarin’s win helps create a three-way tie for the tournament title. Across reports, the round is defined by an upset affecting Gukesh’s campaign and a decisive win by Sarin over the previous overnight leader, shaping the remaining playoff picture ahead of the final round.
Gukesh suffers second straight loss as Sarin beats Erigaisi in Chennai Grand Masters
In the penultimate round of the Chennai Grand Masters, world champion D Gukesh records a second consecutive defeat, losing to fellow Indian GM M Pranesh. NDTV and India Today both report that Pranesh...
- GM M Pranesh defeats world champion D Gukesh for his second consecutive loss.
- GM Nihal Sarin beats Arjun Erigaisi in the penultimate round.
- The matches take place at the Chennai Grand Masters on Tuesday.
- Times of India reports Gukesh is last after six rounds.
- Times of India says the results lead to a three-way tie for the tournament title.
D Gukesh faces a difficult period in the Chennai GM chess tournament. He is currently in last place after six rounds of play. Gukesh lost his second consecutive game to a fellow Indian player. Nihal Sarin defeated overnight leader Erigaisi Arjun in another match. This result has created a three-way tie for the tournament title.
10 hours agoGM M Pranesh inflicted a second straight loss on world champion D Gukesh while GM Nihal Sarin defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in the penultimate round of the Chennai Grand Masters on Tuesday.
20 hours agoChennai Grand Masters D Gukesh suffers second loss Sarin beats Erigaise
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