D Gukesh Triumphs Over Vincent Keymer; Praggnanandhaa and Others Share Points at Tata Steel Chess 2025

D Gukesh Shines with Victory at Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025

In an exhilarating display of skill and strategy, D Gukesh secured a vital victory against Vincent Keymer in a grueling 72-move match at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 held in Wijk aan Zee. This win marks Gukesh’s second triumph of the tournament and comes after three consecutive draws, showcasing his resilience and prowess on the board.

Gukesh, playing with the white pieces, faced off against Keymer, a fellow competitor and member of his World Chess Championship preparation team. Despite making a few errors that allowed Keymer a chance for a comeback, Gukesh’s superior game-reading abilities ultimately led to Keymer’s resignation under time pressure.

Strong Performances from Young Indian Talents

R Praggnanandhaa continued his impressive form, managing to hold Max Warmerdam to a draw in an evenly matched encounter. The game opened with the French Defence, where Praggnanandhaa pressed aggressively, but Warmerdam’s solid defense kept the game balanced, resulting in a draw after 39 moves.

In other notable matches, Pentala Harikrishna shared points with Wei Yi after a brief 22-move encounter. Meanwhile, Vladimir Fedoseev achieved a remarkable win against World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana, while Jorden van Foreest faced defeat against Nodirbek Abdusattorov, who is currently leading the Masters standings alongside Praggnanandhaa.

Challengers Section Highlights

In the Challengers section, Divya Deshmukh suffered a defeat against Erwin l’Ami, while Vaishali Rameshbabu held Frederik Svane to a draw. The competition remains fierce as young talents vie for recognition and dominance.

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