February 19, 2020 12:35 PM

Vidit Gujrathi draws 6th round game, stays top in Prague Chess

Indian Grand Master Vidit Gujrathi maintained a one-point lead after settling for a draw against Nikita Vitiugov of Russia in the sixth round of the Prague Chess Festival's Masters category. Vidit has 4.5 points and is ahead of Vitiugov and top seed Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Poland, both on 3.5 points. The 25-year old Indian no. 2 opted for a London opening in his game against the Russian GM and had to sign the peace treaty in 39 moves. Vidit's compatriot P Harikrishna had to be co...