Tata Steel Chess India Rapid: Nakamura is champion

The Tata Steel Chess India 2018 Rapid came to an end on November 11th with American GM Hikaru Nakamura taking home the first prize with 6.0/9. Nakamura played the event as per the demands of the situation — calm on first and third days and three victories on day two! It was excellent news for Indian fans that Harikrishna managed to fight back with two wins against Levon Aronian and Vidit Gujrathi in last two rounds to finish second. Levon Aronian had to settle for the third spot. IM SAGAR SHAH brings you six things that happened on the last day of the rapid and reflections on the first super tournament held in his native India! Of course, one mustn't forget the small sensation — Vishy Anand was beaten by his former second Surya Sekhar Ganguly in the final round.

Kolkata, India. 14th Nov, 2018. USA chess Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura received champion trophy for rapid chess and runner up trophy for blitz chess at Tata Steel Chess India 2018. Credit: Saikat Paul/Pacific

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