Chess Chess Chess World Cup: Lagrave gets past Svidler Peter Svidler’s defeat ended Russia’s challenge in the premier event. Rakesh Rao TBILISI (GEORGIA) 17 September, 2017 21:55 IST Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave beat Peter Svidler in the second rapid game to post a 2.5-1.5 victory in their quarterfinal clash at the Chess World Cup. (File Image) - Special Arrangement Rakesh Rao TBILISI (GEORGIA) 17 September, 2017 21:55 IST Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave ended Peter Svidler’s resistance in the second rapid game to post a 2.5-1.5 victory in their quarterfinal clash in World Cup chess here on Sunday.Lagrave won with black pieces in 34 moves after the first rapid game tie-break game ended in a draw. Svidler’s defeat also ended Russia’s challenge in the premier event.The result:Quarterfinal: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Fra) bt Peter Svidler (Rus) 2.5-1.5.Semifinal line-up: Levon Aronian (Arm) v Maxime Vachier-Lagrave; Wesley So (USA) v Ding Liren (Chn). Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos