Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi on Monday surprised Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi by way of the tie-breaker to achieve the quarterfinals of the FIDE Chess World Cup in Baku (Azerbaijan). He defeated Nepomniachtchi 2-0 within the 10-minute fast phase of the tie-break to qualify for the quarterfinals for a second time. Gujrathi joins a trio of fellow Indians — D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi — within the final eight, a primary for the nation. Gujrathi and Nepomniachtchi had drawn the two-game classical match and the 2 tie-break video games. He’ll meet Nijat Abasov of Azerbaijan within the quarterfinals.

Requested about 4 Indians that includes within the quarterfinals of the World Cup, Gujrathi mentioned, “We’re doing very properly, what can I say! Everyone is displaying very excessive stage of play.

“Pragg defeated Hikaru which isn’t simple. Arjun was very scientific along with his wins, particularly in opposition to Sindarov. Gukesh gained with Black in opposition to Wang Hao, which isn’t simple.” Gukesh had on Sunday arrange a much-awaited quarterfinal conflict with world No.1 Magnus Carlsen whereas Praggnanandhaa will meet Erigaisi.