Pragg, Gukesh, Nodirbek, MVL & Co Play For Early Advantage On Day 1 | Tata Steel India Rapid Rd 1-3

September 5, 2023 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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The Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz 2023 is an elite series of tournaments that brings together top Indian players and other elite chess players from all over the world. World Cup finalist Praggnanandhaa, and Indian number-one Gukesh D face a strong field including Maxime Vachier–Lagrave and Nodirbek Abdusattoro! The player with the most points at the end of each tournament wins.

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