The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Chennai Grand Masters: Arjun pulls off a Houdini act, jumps to joint lead
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C. Shyam Sundar
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Indian chess player Arjun Erigaisi defeated World champion D. Gukesh in the fifth round of the Chennai Grand Masters, moving into a joint lead with Alireza Firouzja. The tournament continues with high-stakes matches as players compete for the title.
The ability to fight back from adversity sets the best apart from the ordinary. Arjun Erigaisi showed that he could stay cool in tough situations and find a way back as he pulled off a Houdini act to trip up World champion D. Gukesh in the fifth round of the Chennai Grand Masters at The Westin Chennai on Monday.
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