NEW DELHI: Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa demonstrated exceptional skill by defeating Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the second round of the Superbet chess classic .
Playing with white pieces, Pragg displayed superior tactics against the Grunfeld defence , effectively utilising his central pawn structure.
The Indian player maintained control after exchanging queens and showed excellent technique in the rook and opposite-coloured bishop endgame.
Pragg secured a convincing victory and appears well-positioned for further success.
In another match, D Gukesh , who holds the distinction of being the youngest world champion , secured his second consecutive draw against Romania's Deac Bogdan-Daniel.
Despite wielding white pieces and employing various strategies, Gukesh was unable to break through the Romanian's solid defence in what proved to be an intense contest that ultimately ended in a draw.
Playing with white pieces, Pragg displayed superior tactics against the Grunfeld defence , effectively utilising his central pawn structure.
The Indian player maintained control after exchanging queens and showed excellent technique in the rook and opposite-coloured bishop endgame.
Pragg secured a convincing victory and appears well-positioned for further success.
In another match, D Gukesh , who holds the distinction of being the youngest world champion , secured his second consecutive draw against Romania's Deac Bogdan-Daniel.
Despite wielding white pieces and employing various strategies, Gukesh was unable to break through the Romanian's solid defence in what proved to be an intense contest that ultimately ended in a draw.
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