Tata Steel Blitz: So, Yip take sole lead
Young Indian chess prodigy Arjun Erigaisi faltered after a strong start in the Tata Steel Blitz, allowing American Grandmaster Wesley So to seize a half-point lead. So, despite an early blunder, rallied with five consecutive wins to finish Day I atop the standings. In the women's event, Carissa Yip leads, with Nihal Sarin and Viswanathan Anand in contention.
Young Indian chess prodigy Arjun Erigaisi faltered after a strong start in the Tata Steel Blitz, allowing American Grandmaster Wesley So to seize a half-point lead. So, despite an early blunder, rallied with five consecutive wins to finish Day I atop the standings. In the women's event, Carissa Yip leads, with Nihal Sarin and Viswanathan Anand in contention.
