Hans Niemann Takes Lead at Sinquefield Cup
He beat Magnus Carlsen in Round 3.
In the third round of the 2022 Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis, Hans Niemann outplayed Magnus Carlsen with the black pieces to become the tournament's sole leader. Wesley So defeated Fabiano Caruana, while Alireza Firouzja beat Levon Aronian. Ian Nepomniachtchi saved a tough position against Leinier Dominguez. The game Mamedyarov - Vachier-Lagrave also ended in a draw.
Standings after Round 3:
1. Hand Niemann - 2.5
2. Wesley So - 2
3-7. Ian Nepomniachtchi, Magnus Carlsen, Alireza Firouzja, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Leinier Dominguez - 1.5
8-10. Levon Aronian, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Fabiano Caruana - 1.
Round 4 pairings:
Carlsen - Mamedyarov, Aronian - Dominguez, Niemann - Firouzja, Nepomniachtchi - So, Caruana - Vachier-Lagrave.
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