R. Praggnanandhaa hit again within the second sport to make it 1-1 in opposition to World No. 2 Ding Liren on the midway stage of the primary set of 4 fast video games within the ultimate of the Chessable Masters on-line fast chess event on Wednesday.
Praggnanandhaa’s two extra-pawns within the endgame proved an excessive amount of for the strongest Chinese language on this planet. After some spirited defence, Ding Liren gave up from the white facet after 58 strikes.
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Within the first sport, Praggnanandhaa battled a misplaced trigger, sacrificed a knight, however finally resigned in 42 strikes in opposition to Ding Liren who stayed in complete management.
Late on Tuesday, the younger Indian surprised Anish Giri 1.5-0.5 within the blitz tie-breaker after the gamers have been locked 2-2 after the 4 fast video games. The triumph made Praggnanandhaa the primary Indian to achieve the title-clash of an occasion on the Champions Chess Tour.
