New Delhi: 

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw against Poland’s Duda Jan-Krzysztof to maintain a joint lead with 3.5 points after the sixth round of Superbet Chess Classics in Romania, a part of the grand chess tour.

Results (round 6): Duda jan-Krzysztof (Pol, 2.5) drew with R Praggnanandhaa (Ind, 3.5); Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Fra, 3.5) drew with Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzb, 2); Levon Aronian (Usa, 3) drew with Wesley So (Usa, 3); Firouzja Alireza (Fra, 2.5) playing D Gukesh (Ind, 2); Fabiano Caruana (Usa, 3) playing Deac Bogdan-Daniel (Rou, 2.5).

USA’s Fabiano plays out draw Deac Bogdan:

In other game of the grand chess tour, USA’s Fabiano Caruana was seen trying hard to break through with a piece sacrifice against local hero Deac Bogdan-Daniel but it seemed though he would have to settle for a draw as well.

The other overnight leader Maxime Vachier-Lagrave could do little with his white pieces either as drew very quickly with Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan.

He showcased his intent with a queen sacrifice for a rook and minor piece in the middle game but Praggnanandhaa was quick to realise that his chances were less.

Arriving at the middle of a complex game, draw seemed to be the best result that was possible neither the Indian nor the polish player could take the game ahead.

Though the Indian chess player faced some initial tactics from his Polish opponent but it didn’t take him long to bounce back in the game.

Playing the black side of an English opening, Praggnanandhaa did not give any free way to Duda who also looked on the mark in the match.

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