Chess: Fabiano Caruana joins leaders as the Grand Swiss reaches final rounds
The top 13, including the world No 2 and Hikaru Nakamura, are covered by just half a point as none have been able to distance themselves from the packIt is tight at the top as the $460,000 Grand Swiss at Douglas, Isle of Man, reaches its final stages this weekend. The closing rounds can be followed live and free on the official website with commentary by England’s David Howell and Jovanka Houska. Games begin at 11.45am on Friday, 2.45pm on Saturday, and 2.15pm on Sunday.Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura, the world Nos 2 and 3, are the rating favourites and both remain unbeaten, but the US pair have been unable to distance themselves from the pack. After round seven (of 11), India’s Gujrathi Vidit, 29, was the surprise leader on 5.5.7, but 11 others, including Caruana and Nakamura, were half a point behind. Continue reading…
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