ILL-TIMED MOVE
USA’s Fabiano Caruana and Russia’s Kirill Alekseenko go in for a handshake after their second round game of the 2020 Candidates chess tournament in Yekaterinburg, Russia. World No. 2 Caruana beat the Russian in a tense, tactical battle in which the American played with great precision. Four players are in the lead after the second day. Caruana, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Wang Hao are all on 1.5 points, followed by Alexander Grischuk with one point, and Alekseenko and Giri with half-a-point. In the last place, alone, is one of the favourites to win the tournament, Ding Liren, who lost again. fide.com
Unlock Exclusive Insights with The Tribune Premium
Take your experience further with Premium access.
Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only Benefits
Already a Member? Sign In Now
