World number four, Arjun Erigaisi, suffered a significant defeat in a crucial Freestyle Chess Grand Slam match. In the first game of the fifth to ninth place tiebreaker, Erigaisi was eliminated by Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi.
Sports News: Arjun Erigaisi of India faced another defeat in the current Freestyle Chess Grand Slam. In the opening game of the fifth to ninth place tiebreaker, he lost to Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi. Erigaisi started well, but Nepomniachtchi's b strategy ultimately overwhelmed the Indian player. Erigaisi's hopes in this competition ended in the quarter-finals.
Another noteworthy performance came from young German grandmaster Vincent Keymer, who defeated Nepomniachtchi in an earlier round tiebreaker. This performance follows his victory in the first Grand Slam of the year held in Germany, demonstrating his continued b form. He managed to hold American star Hikaru Nakamura to a draw with the black pieces, showcasing the strength of his aggressive gameplay.
Meanwhile, Norwegian chess legend Magnus Carlsen had to settle for a draw against American Fabiano Caruana. Nakamura's draw with Keymer further highlights his consistency.
