August 15, 2023 1:40 PM

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi beat Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia 2-0 to enter quarterfinals of FIDE Chess World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi secured a remarkable victory at the FIDE Chess World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. Vidit Gujrathi advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Russian chess master Ian Nepomniachtchi 2-0 while Harika Dronavalli lost in the quarters. In a long and tough match, Aleksandra Goryachkina defeated Indian player Harika in an intense game and has advanced to meet Tan Zhongyi in the semifinals.   Vidit has joined three other Indian Grandmasters in the quarterfinals, Ea...