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ALMATY  (Kazakhstan), Dec 30:  Indian ace Koneru Humpy came up with a superb performance after a modest run in the initial phase to claim the silver medal in the women’s section of the FIDE World Blitz Chess  Championship here on Friday. She finished strongly, beating Zhongyi Tan, who won the World Rapid title a couple of days ago, in the 17th and final round. After posting only four wins from the first nine rounds on Thursday and being placed in […]

Two young rising stars claimed titles in the blitz section of the Tata Steel Chess India event. Arjun Erigaisi and Vaishali Rameshbabu made their country proud as they got clear victories in the 18-round tournaments organized in Kolkata. The Indians outscored top-notch opposition on their way to memorable triumphs at the imposing National Library of India. | Pictured: Nihal, Arjun, Ushenina and Vaishali | Photo: Lennart Ootes

GM Arjun Erigaisi leads with 6.5/9 while GM Mariya Muzychuk scored eight points from nine rounds to lead the women's section after the first day of Tata Steel Chess India Blitz.

After Nihal Sarin and Anna Ushenina claimed titles in the rapid tournaments of the Tata Steel Chess India event, the 2-day blitz section kicked off on Saturday. The women’s tournament saw Mariya Muzychuk having a blasting start, as she scored 8/9 points to grab a commanding lead. In the open, meanwhile, Arjun Erigaisi tops the standings with 6½/9 points; Shakhriyar Mamedyarov stands close behind, a half point back. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

The 9-round rapid tournaments — open and women’s — at the Tata Steel India Chess event came to an end on Thursday. Nihal Sarin had a dominating performance in the open, securing first place with a round to spare after collecting back-to-back wins over Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Parham Maghsoodloo. Earlier in the day, Anna Ushenina had defeated Nana Dzagnidze in blitz tiebreaks to claim the women’s title. | Photo: Lennart Ootes