Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh Loses to Abdusattorov; Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa Salvage Draws

Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh loses to Abdusattorov; Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa salvage draws

World champion D. Gukesh lost to Nodirbek Abdusattorov after the Uzbekistan GM took advantage of a blunder by the Indian in the sixth round, securing the sole lead at the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands, on Friday.

Low-key start for Indians at Tata Steel Masters - Sports News Portal

The Indian opening at the year’s first major chess tournament in the classical format has been low key so far. After five rounds played and eight more remaining in the Tata Steel Masters, the quartet would like to make their presence felt in a more telling manner on Friday (Jan 23, 6.30 pm IST) after a day of recess in Wijk Aan Zee. D Gukesh’s first win in a game that lasted nearly six hours placed him joint second with two others on three point…