The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Chennai Grand Masters | Firouzja beats Gukesh, takes lead
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C. Shyam Sundar
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Alireza Firouzja defeated World Champion D. Gukesh in the second round of the Chennai Grand Masters, moving into the tournament lead. Other matches in the round ended in draws, including Nihal Sarin holding Hans Niemann.
Alireza Firouzja is in a rich vein of form, and the confidence is evident. The Frenchman took down home favourite and World champion D. Gukesh in the second round of the Chennai Grand Masters at The Westin Velachery on Friday as he jumped to the lead.
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