Chessable Masters final: Praggnanandhaa draws level in the second game against Ding Liren

Praggnanandhaa’s two extra-pawns in the endgame proved too much for the strongest Chinese in the world.

Published : May 26, 2022 00:03 IST , NEW DELHI

FILE PHOTO: R. Praggnanandhaa in action.
FILE PHOTO: R. Praggnanandhaa in action.
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FILE PHOTO: R. Praggnanandhaa in action.

R. Praggnanandhaa hit back in the second game to make it 1-1 against World No. 2 Ding Liren at the halfway stage of the first set of four rapid games in the final of the Chessable Masters online rapid chess tournament on Wednesday.

Praggnanandhaa’s two extra-pawns in the endgame proved too much for the strongest Chinese in the world. After some spirited defence, Ding Liren gave up from the white side after 58 moves.

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In the first game, Praggnanandhaa battled a lost cause, sacrificed a knight, but eventually resigned in 42 moves against Ding Liren who stayed in total control.

Late on Tuesday, the young Indian stunned Anish Giri 1.5-0.5 in the blitz tie-breaker after the players were locked 2-2 after the four rapid games. The triumph made Praggnanandhaa the first Indian to reach the title-clash of an event on the Champions Chess Tour.

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