Ian Nepomniachtchi Outplays Alireza Firouzja at Sinquefield Cup
Round 1 is completed in Saint Louis.
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In the second round of the 2022 Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis, Ian Nepomniachtchi won against Alireza Firouzja as White. Hans Niemann defeated Shakhriyar Mamedyarov also with the white pieces. The games Aronian - Carlsen, Vachier-Lagrave - So, and Caruana - Dominguez were drawn.
Standings after Round 2:
1-2. Magnus Carlsen, Hand Niemann - 1.5
3-8. Ian Nepomniachtchi, Levon Aronian, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Leinier Dominguez, Wesley So, Fabiano Caruana - 1
9-10. Alireza Firouzja, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov - 0.5.
Round 3 pairings:
Mamedyarov - Vachier-Lagrave, Dominguez - Nepomniachtchi, Firouzja - Aronian, Carlsen - Niemann, So - Caruana.
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