Praggnanandhaa Takes Lead at Tata Steel Chess with Key Win Over Arjun Erigaisi

The 19-year-old Indian Grandmaster shares the top spot with Nodirbek Abdusattorov after three rounds in Wijk Aan Zee.

R Praggnanandhaa secured a crucial victory against compatriot Arjun Erigaisi, showcasing precise endgame skills in a 60-move match.
With 2.5 points after three rounds, Praggnanandhaa is tied for the lead with Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the Tata Steel Masters tournament.
World champion D Gukesh played a cautious 24-move draw against top seed Fabiano Caruana, leaving both players with 2 points each and tied for third place.
Pentala Harikrishna drew with Leon Luke Mendonca, while debutant Mendonca earned his first point in the tournament.
In the Challengers section, Indian players R Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh suffered defeats, as all seven games in the section ended decisively.