Prague Masters chess: Praggnanandhaa to take on Shankland after lone rest day
The Hindu
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa faces Sam Shankland in Prague Masters, tied for the lead with Aravindh Chithambaram.
With a career-high world ranking of No.8 as per the latest published list, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will take on American Sam Shankland in the sixth round of the Prague Masters after a rest day on Tuesday (March 4, 2025).
Tied at the top spot with compatriot and friend Aravindh Chithambaram, Praggnanandhaa tried to break the defences of his fellow countryman for a long time but only ended up with a draw.
The two are now on 3.5 points each out of a possible five.
Aravindh was surprised after his second win in the tournament.
"I don't know what's happening to me here," said Aravindh, who has also beaten top seed Wei Yi of China in the tournament.
The Indian, who has arrived big time in to the elite circles, now will have to tackle the experienced Quang Leim Le of Vietnam in the next round.
The two Indians are followed by a pack of four players having 2.5 points each.
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