Ian Nepomniachtchi Leads Grand Chess Tour Event in Zagreb
The first blitz day is over.
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The first blitz part was played at the Croatia Grand Chess Tour Rapid and Blitz, the third event of the 2021 Grand Chess Tour Series.
Having scored 6 points out of 9, Ian Nepomniachtchi keeps heading the overall standings (17 points). He is pursued by Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (16.5 points)
Standings (rapid & blitz):
1. Ian Nepomniachtchi - 17 points
2. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave - 16.5
3. Anish Giri - 15.5
4-5. Viswanathan Anand, Jan-Krzysztof Duda - 14.5
6-7. Alexander Grischuk, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov - 13
8. Anton Korobov - 11.5
9. Ivan Saric / Garry Kasparov - 10.5 (10/0.5)
10. Jorden Van Foreest - 9.
The winner of the tournament will be determined on the 11th of July in followup of the second blitz day .
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