Superbet Classic 2024, Round 6: Gukesh D and Praggnanandhaa R strengthen their joint second-rank
The sixth day of the ongoing Superbet Classic Romania competition concluded on Tuesday, July 2. Importantly, the Superbet Classic Romania is the second leg of the Grand Chess Tour 2024, which started on June 26 in Bucharest, Romania.
Alireza Firouzja was the sole winner on Day 6 of the campaign as he defeated Wesley So to make it to the joint second place at the Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2024, which resumed on Tuesday following a rest day on Monday, July 1.
The games between Praggnanandhaa R and Bogdan-Daniel Deac, Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Anish Giri, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Gukesh D ended in draws. Fabiano Caruana continued to take the sole lead by half a point as he drew with GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in the most recent clash on Day 6.
Praggnanandhaa R and Gukesh D with 3.5 points apiece are at the joint second rank. Ian Nepomniachtchi and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave are in the joint fifth position, picking up three points apiece.
Wesley So, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, and Anish Giri occupy the joint-seventh rank, accumulating 2.5 points each. Bogdan-Daniel Deac is holding the wooden spoon with two points.
In Round 7, Gukesh D will lock horns with the table topper Fabiano Caruana while Praggnannadha R will compete with Ian Nepomniachtchi
Superbet Classic 2024: Round 6 Results
Fabiano Caruana - Ian Nepomniachtchi - 1/2 - 1/2
Praggnanandhaa R - Bogdan-Daniel Deal 1/2 - 1/2
Alireza Firouzja - Wesley So 1 - 0
N Abdusattorov - Anish Giri 1/2 - 1/2
Maxime Vachier Lagrave - Gukesh D 1/2 - 1/2
Superbet Classic 2024: Standings after Round 6
1. Fabiano Caruana - 4
2. Alireza Firouzja - 3.5
2. Praggnanandhaa R - 3.5
2. Gukesh D - 3.5
5. Ian Nepomniachtchi - 3
5. Maxime Vachier Lagrave - 3
7. Wesley So - 2.5
7. Nodirbek Abdusattorov - 2.5
7. Anish Giri - 2.5
10. Bogdan Daniel Deac - 2
Superbet Classic 2024: Round 7 Pairings (July 3)
Gukesh D vs Fabiano Caruana
Anish Giri vs Maxime Vachier Lagrave
Wesley So vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov
Bogdan-Daniel Deac vs Alireza Firouzja
Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Praggnanandhaa R