Delhi International Open Chess Arjun Erigaisi back in joint lead

NEW DELHI: Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi stormed his way back in the joint lead by defeating International Master Shyam Nikhil in the seventh round of the 19th Delhi International open chess tournament here on Saturday.

With this victory, he joined Grandmaster Lalith Babu M R and Grandmaster Karthik Venkataraman who drew their game at the top of the table.

International Master Nigmatov Ortik from Uzbekistan also claims his spot at the top of the table after his well-fought draw with Grandmaster Sethuraman S.P.

Grandmaster Gukesh D's thrilling endgame skills against Iran's International Master Tahbaz Arash steered him to join the tabletop along with Grandmaster Harsha Bharathakoti who defeated Woman Grandmaster Srija Seshadri. IANS

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