World Rapid: Humpy plays a draw in R-9, Arjun & Vidit wins their match in R-10

Koneru Humpy plays out a draw in the round-9 match at the top table against Anastasia Bodnaruk of Russia. She still holding on to the tied-second position in the table.

GM Koneru Humpy made a draw on the top board against IM Anastasia Bodnaruk in Round 9 of the Women's World Rapid! Anastasia still has the sole lead with 7.5/9 points, Humpy is close behind with 7/9.

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In men's Rapid, both Vidit Gujrathi and Arjun Erigiasi tkes win in round-10 matches to continue the pressure on the leader Magnus Carlsen. In next round, both Indians will play each other.

Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi both scored very important wins in the 10th round of FIDE World Rapid! Arjun showcased some brilliant opening prep to defeat Cheparinov, while Vidit punished Korobov for a big tactical error.

Magnus is the sole leader with 8/10 points right now.… pic.twitter.com/mQ1452K070
— ChessBase India (@ChessbaseIndia) December 28, 2023

Update: 2023-12-28 11:50 GMT

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