Chess Candidates 2024: Indians in action on Round 2 – Schedule, pairing, colour
The Indian challenge at FIDE Candidates 2024 tournament will continue on Saturday, with the Round 2 action starting at 12 AM in Toronto, Canada.
The tournament got off to an uneventful start, with seven of the opening round matches ending in a draw including all the encounters involving the Indians.
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Indian Round 2 Schedule
- Hikaru Nakamura (USA) vs Vidit Gujrathi (IND)
- R. Praggnanandhaa (IND) vs D Gukesh (IND)
- Kateryna Lagno (RUS) vs Koneru Humpy (IND)
- Tan Zhongyi (CHN) vs R Vaishali (IND)
Colours
Vidit will be with the black pieces against Nakamura, while Praggnanandhaa will have the advantage of white pieces against Gukesh.
Both Humpy and Vaishali will be with black pieces in Round 2 of women’s category.