Ian Nepomniachtchi Pursues Leader in Saint Louis
Alireza Firouzja is still ahead.
Three more rapid rounds of the Grand Chess Tour event, the 2022 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, were played on 27 August. In rapid, there are 2 points scored for a win, and 1 point for a draw.
Alireza Firouzja keep leading the race with 8 points scored. Ian Nepomniachtchi, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Jeffery Xiong are 1 point behind.
Standings after Round 3:
1. Alireza Firouzja - 8 points
2-4. Ian Nepomniachtchi, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Jeffery Xiong - 7
5-7. Fabiano Caruana, Leinier Dominguez, Sam Shankland - 6
8-9. Levon Aronian, Hikaru Nakamura - 5
10. Shakhriyar Mamedyarov - 3.
The final three rounds will be played on 28 August.
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