FIDE Grand Swiss: Indian GM R Vaishali back in joint lead; brother R Praggnanandhaa loses to Hans Niemann

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali surged into a joint lead at the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, after defeating former world champion Mariya Muzychuk. Vaishali’s victory puts her alongside Kateryna Lagno with 7.5 points. In the open section, Indian hopes for Candidates Tournament qualification dimmed as Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin drew their respective games and Praggnanandhaa lost.