Superbet Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Beats Nodirbek Abdusattorov; D Gukesh Manages Draw

Pragg, was at his best with white pieces against the Grunfeld defense wherein the white's central pawn structure proved superior

Updated on: 9 May 2025 11:45 pm

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa. Photo: X (Europe Echecs)

Bucharest (Romania), May 9 (PTI) Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa came out with all guns blazing to beat Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in the second round of the Superbet chess classic. (More Sports News)

Pragg, was at his best with white pieces against the Grunfeld defense wherein the white's central pawn structure proved superior.

The Indian was in command after the trade of queens and was clearly at the top of his game once the players reached a rook plus opposite colours bishop endgame.

Pragg won with ease and looks poised for more.

Gukesh D of India - Tibor Illyes/MTI via AP, File

Superbet Chess: D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa Play Out Draws In Round 2

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Meanwhile D Gukesh, the youngest-ever world champion, had to be content with a draw for the second day running against Deac Bogdan-Daniel of Romania.

Gukesh, with white pieces, did everything he had on his hand but the Romanian at his defensive best when it required. The wild game was drawn eventually.