Vidit emerges strong in pack of leaders, crushes Niemann

Having lost the first round itself, it has been a remarkable turnaround for Vidit, who recorded his fourth victory in last five games displaying some immaculate technique. Arjun Erigaisi is the other Indian in the eight-way lead

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi crashed through the defences of Hans Moke Niemann of the United States to join the leaders’ pack on 4.5 points after the end of the sixth round of FIDE Grand Swiss, a part of the world championship cycle, here.

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Having lost the first round itself, it has been a remarkable turnaround for Vidit, who recorded his fourth victory in last five games displaying some immaculate technique. Arjun Erigaisi is the other Indian in the eight-way lead.

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