Chess World Cup: Karthik Venkataraman enters fourth round; Vidit Gujrathi bows out

Indian Grandmaster Karthik Venkataraman triumphed over Bogdan-Daniel Deac in a thrilling FIDE World Cup tiebreaker, advancing to the fourth round. He utilised a bishop advantage to secure victory in 43 moves. This win propels five Indians into the next stage, though Vidit Gujrathi and Narayanan SL were eliminated. Karthik’s impressive run continues.