WR Chess Masters Day 1: Five Indians advance to Quarterfinal
15/10/2024 -The second edition of WR Chess Masters 2024 began with a thrilling start on 13th October. The tournament is happening at the Langham Hotel in London. 16 of the world’s top players are set to compete in this knockout format with a new time control: 60 minutes for the first 30 moves, 30 minutes for the next 20 moves, followed by 30 additional minutes for the rest of the game (no increment throughout). This faster time control is being introduced for the first time and allows for two classical matches between the same opponents in one day. This novel approach is expected to enhance the drama on the board and challenge players to maintain high-level play under time pressure. Read the article to find out the results from Day 1. Photo: Tao Bhokhanandh