Gukesh's Triumph: Chess Drama at Tata Steel Masters

World champion D Gukesh ended a series of draws with a win against Czech player Thai Dai Van Nguyen in the Tata Steel Masters. This victory placed Gukesh in joint fourth, while Arjun Erigaisi faced a setback, losing to Vladimir Fedoseev. The highly competitive tournament continues with intense battles.

World champion D Gukesh broke his streak of draws by defeating Thai Dai Van Nguyen from the Czech Republic in the fifth round of the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament. Meanwhile, India's Arjun Erigaisi suffered a surprising defeat against Vladimir Fedoseev of Slovenia.

Gukesh's win, just before the first rest day, propelled him to three points out of a possible five, securing him a joint fourth position alongside Fedoseev and Dutchman Jorden van Foreest.

With nine rounds remaining, the competition is heating up. Erigaisi, now in joint seventh place, trails behind leaders like Hans Niemann and Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Gukesh's triumph came after a calculated Queen's Indian defense game, showcasing his exceptional strategic skills.

(With inputs from agencies.)