
Arjun and Gukesh create a flutter
The Hindu
Shock Vidit and women’s World No. 1 Yifan
Youngsters Arjun Erigaisi and D. Gukesh punched above their weight, stunning Vidit Gujrathi and women’s World No. 1 Hou Yifan on the second day of the Goldmoney Asian Rapid online rapid chess tournament on Sunday. Even as Levon Aronian and Ding Liren stayed ahead with seven points from 10 rounds, Arjun (5.5) was seventh while Gukesh, who also held Wesley So, was tied for the 13th spot with Vidit at four points. B. Adhiban snapped a five-game losing spree with a win over UAE’s Saleh Salem in the day’s final round. He was placed last in the 16-player field with two points.More Related News