Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi on Monday shocked Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi through the tie-breaker to succeed in the quarterfinals of the FIDE Chess World Cup right here.
He defeated Nepomniachtchi 2-0 within the 10-minute speedy phase of the tie-break to qualify for the quarterfinals for a second time.
Gujrathi joins a trio of fellow Indians — D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi — within the final eight, a primary for the nation.
Gujrathi and Nepomniachtchi had drawn the two-game classical match and the 2 tie-break video games. He’ll meet Nijat Abasov of Azerbaijan within the quarterfinals.
Requested about 4 Indians that includes within the quarterfinals of the World Cup, Gujrathi stated, “We’re doing very properly, what can I say! Everyone is exhibiting very excessive degree of play.
“Pragg defeated Hikaru which isn’t straightforward. Arjun was very scientific together with his wins, particularly towards Sindarov. Gukesh received with Black towards Wang Hao, which isn’t straightforward.” Gukesh had on Sunday arrange a much-awaited quarterfinal conflict with world No.1 Magnus Carlsen whereas Praggnanandhaa will meet Erigaisi.