January 30, 2012 9:13 PM

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Harikrishna is 2nd Indian to enter 'A' group of Tata Steel Chess Tournament

Grandmaster and Asian champion P Harikrishna has become only the second Indian to enter the 'A' group of Tata Steel Chess Tournament. At Wijk Aan Zee in Holland, Harikrishna made the grade after winning the 'B' group with a draw against Dmitry Reinderman of the host nation in the final round. Harikrishna earned himself an entry into the elite 'A' group in the 75th edition of the event which will be held in 2013. The Hyderabad-based player is the second Indian ever after world champion Anand to enter this group.In the 'C' group, Maxim Turov of Russia won the title after defeating Etienne Goudriaan of Holland in the final round. In the premier group 'A', Levon Aronian of Armenia won the title. World number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway finished with a joint second place in this section.

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