Gukesh strikes with wins over Pragg, Keymer

D Gukesh. Pic/PTI

Newly-crowned FIDE Candidates' champion D Gukesh struck back after recovering from a sedate start to defeat compatriot R Praggnanandhaa and Vincent Keymer in the Superbet rapid and blitz tournament, a part of the Grand Chess tour.

Gukesh, who recorded just a lone draw out of three games, fought his way back at the expense of Praggnanandhaa earlier in the first round of the day. Wasting no time following the loss to Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa defeated Holland's Anish Giri.

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