10-05-2025
R Praggnanandhaa dominates Nodirbek Abdusattorov in Superbet chess classic
R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo)
NEW DELHI: Indian grandmaster
R Praggnanandhaa
demonstrated exceptional skill by defeating Uzbekistan's
Nodirbek Abdusattorov
in the second round of the
Superbet chess classic
.
Playing with white pieces, Pragg displayed superior tactics against the
Grunfeld defence
, effectively utilising his central pawn structure.
The Indian player maintained control after exchanging queens and showed excellent technique in the rook and opposite-coloured bishop endgame.
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Pragg secured a convincing victory and appears well-positioned for further success.
In another match,
D Gukesh
, who holds the distinction of being the youngest
world champion
, secured his second consecutive draw against Romania's Deac Bogdan-Daniel.
Despite wielding white pieces and employing various strategies, Gukesh was unable to break through the Romanian's solid defence in what proved to be an intense contest that ultimately ended in a draw.