Candidates Chess: R Praggnanandhaa wastes his best chance to score win

India's R Praggnanandhaa missed a prime chance for victory at the Candidates Tournament, settling for a draw against Andrey Esipenko. Meanwhile, Vaishali Rameshbabu faced her first defeat against Zhu Jiner in the Women's Candidates, while Divya Deshmukh secured a hard-fought draw. The tournament's early stages show a strong lead by Javokhir Sindarov.

Apr 4, 2026 - 10:30
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Candidates Chess: R Praggnanandhaa wastes his best chance to score win
India's R Praggnanandhaa missed a prime chance for victory at the Candidates Tournament, settling for a draw against Andrey Esipenko. Meanwhile, Vaishali Rameshbabu faced her first defeat against Zhu Jiner in the Women's Candidates, while Divya Deshmukh secured a hard-fought draw. The tournament's early stages show a strong lead by Javokhir Sindarov.

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