Croatia GCT 3: Gukesh beats Anand as Fabi, Nepo lead
What’s next for the limitless prodigy? | photo: Lennart Ootes, Grand Chess Tour
In their 1st-ever tournament encounter, Gukesh defeated his mentor Vishy Anand on Day 3 of the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Croatia. Fabiano Caruana and Ian Nepomniachtchi shared first after the rapid segment, while Magnus Carlsen is just a point behind after back-to-back wins over Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Constantin Lupulescu.
Ian Nepomniachtchi started the day with a continuation of his streak, winning a 4th game in a row, against Ivan Saric. On the black side of the Sicilian Nadjorf, he gained the upper hand with an opportune break in the center, setting off a slow yet persistent avalanche for his opponent as he won an extra pawn and traded into an ending where it became an indomitable passer.
Source: www.chess24.com
