Superbet Classic 2024, Round 3: Gukesh D and Praggnanandhaa R settle for a draw in an all-Indian clash
The Superbet Classic Romania, the second leg of the Grand Chess Tour 2024, started on Wednesday, June 26, in Bucharest. The third day of the competition ended on Friday, June 28.
Though there was a lot of action on Day 3 of the campaign, all games in the Superbet Classic 2024 ended in draws. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu will be the most disappointed as they spoil their winning chances against Alireza Firouzja and Gukesh D respectively.
Since starting the competition on a winning note against Daniel Bogdan Deac in the first round, the FIDE Candidates winner Gukesh D settled for two consecutive draws against Ian Nepomniachtchi and Praggnanandhaa R.
Fabiano Caruana, the table topper currently, started off the competition with a win against Alireza Firouzja. However, he had to settle for two consecutive drawn games against Wesley So and Nodirbek Abdusattorov.
Alireza Firouzja, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Wesley So, Anish Giri, Maxime Vachier Lagrave, and Praggnanandhaa R are occupying the third position with 1.5 points apiece. Among these players, Alireza is the only one to secure a win, in the second round against Nodirbek.
Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Bogdan Daniel Deac are settled at the bottom two positions with one point each. Praggnanandhaa R will take on Anish Giri while Gukesh D will compete with Alireza Firouzja in Round 4.
Superbet Classic 2024: Round 3 Results
Nodribek Abdusattorov - Fabiano Caruana 1/2 - 1/2
Maxime Vachier Lagrave - Alireza Firouzja 1/2 - 1/2
Gukesh D - Pragnanandhaa R 1/2 - 1/2
Anish Giri - Ian Nepomniachtchi 1/2 - 1/2
Wesley So - Bogdan Daniel Deac 1/2 - 1/2
Superbet Classic 2024: Standings after Round 3
1. Fabiano Caruana - 2
1. Gukesh D - 2
3. Alireza Firouzja - 1.5
3. Ian Nepomniachtchi - 1.5
3. Wesley So - 1.5
3. Anish Giri - 1.5
3. Maxime Vachier Lagrave - 1.5
3. Praggnanandhaa R - 1.5
9. Nodirbek Abdusattorov - 1
9. Bogdan Daniel Deac - 1
Superbet Classic 2024: Round 4 Pairings
Fabiano Caruana vs Bogdan Daniel Deac
Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Wesley So
Praggnanandhaa R vs Anish Giri
Alireza Firouzja vs Gukesh D
Nodirbek Abdusattorov vs Maxime Vachir Lagrave