Shruti Suman
R Praggnanandhaa will face Nodirbek Abdusattarov, while Gukesh will go against Mateuesz Bartel in the ongoing Prague Masters Chess tournament, with both Grandmasters currently tied for fourth place. With four rounds left, they’ll need to make up ground if they aim to secure a spot on the podium.
Abdusattarov leads the tournament with four points out of five, solidifying his position as the world number five. Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh have a chance to shake up the standings if they manage wins in their upcoming matches, especially Gukesh who faces Bartel, currently at the bottom of the rankings.
Parham Maghsoodloo started strong but needs to perform better to contend for the top prize. Richard Rapport sits in third place with three points, while Vidit Gujrathi faces an uphill battle after a loss to Praggnanandhaa.
Arjun Erigaise has claimed the top spot among Indian players at the Shenzen Masters in China, surpassing Viswanathan Anand for the second time in three days. In the upcoming round, Abdusattarov will play against Praggnanandhaa, while Gukesh will face Bartel.
NI Bureau
Prateeksha Thakur
