Javokhir Sindarov’s strategic win in opposition to R Praggnanandhaa on the Candidates Chess Event in Cyprus propels him to a commanding lead, whereas R Vaishali shines within the ladies’s division.
IMAGE: R Vaishali drew with Anna Muzychuk of Ukraine to emerge as the only real chief within the ladies’s Candidates. {Photograph}: Michał Walusza/FIDE
Key Factors
- Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan extends his result in two factors within the Candidates chess event after defeating R Praggnanandhaa.
- Anish Giri of the Netherlands is Sindarov’s closest competitor, trailing by two factors.
- R Vaishali leads the ladies’s Candidates event after a draw, adopted carefully by Anna Muzychuk and Jiner Zhu.
- Praggnanandhaa’s loss places him out of competition for the Candidates title.
The unstoppable Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan made one other stride in the direction of the title as he beat India’s R Praggnanandhaa to stretch his lead to an enormous two factors after the top of the tenth spherical of Candidates chess event in Paphos, Cyprus, on Thursday.
Sindarov took his tally to eight factors following his sixth victory within the event and second over the Indian. Anish Giri of the Netherlands is the lone participant closest to Sindarov on six factors. Praggnanandhaa is out of competition fully as he remained on 4 factors following his third loss within the event.
In different video games of the day, Fabiano Caruana of United States was held to a draw by Wei Yi of China, American Nakamura drew with Giri whereas Andrey Espenko of Russia performed out a draw with Matthias Bluebaum.
Vaishali grabs sole lead
R Vaishali, the elder sister of Praggnanandhaa, in the meantime, continued along with her good kind and drew with Anna Muzychuk of Ukraine to emerge as the only real chief within the ladies’s Candidates on six factors.
The Indian is now adopted by Muzychuk and Jiner Zhu of China who each have 5.5 factors apiece.
Bibisara Assaubayeva of Kazakhstan defeated Jiner Zhu and moved to 5 factors alongside aspect Russians Kateryna Lagno and Aleksandra Goryachkina. The final 4 rounds will determine the destiny of the winner and it seems to be like an thrilling end is on playing cards within the ladies’s part.
Divya Deshmukh loses to Goryachkina
Sindarov but once more showcased his deep opening preparation and caught Praggnanandhaa in a deeply labored on place. The Uzbek sacrificed a chunk early and large problems had been on the board when Praggnanandhaa erred and misplaced his queen for 2 rooks and a handful of white pawns. Sindarov’s method was spot on thereafter.
Vaishali was in stable self and didn’t face any issues in equalizing in opposition to Muzychuk, whereas Divya Deshmukh misplayed an endgame to go down in opposition to Goryachkina.
Outcomes Spherical 10
Javokhir Sindarov (Uzb, 8) beat R Praggnanandhaa (Ind, 4); Andrey Esipenko (Rus, 3.5) drew with Matthias Bluebaum Ger (4.5); Wei Yi (Chn, 4.5) drew with Fabiano Caruana (Usa, 5; Hikaru Nakamura (Usa, 4.5) drew with Anish Giri (Ned, 6).
Ladies: Anna Muzychuk (Ukr, 5.5) drew with R Vaishali (Ind, 6); Bibisaraa Assaubayeva (Kaz, 5) beat Jiner Zhu (Chn, 5.5); Kateryna Lagno (Rus, 5) drew wirh Zhongyi Tan (Chn, 3.5) Divya Deshmukh (Ind, 4.5) misplaced to Aleksandra Goryachkina (Rus, 5).
