R. Praggnanandhaa was in a spot of bother against Javokhir Sindarov but the Indian defended well to secure a draw. Arjun Erigaisi gained an early advantage against Shamsiddin Vokhidov and had his chance in the final moves but couldn't press through.

Speaking to Chess24.com, Kramnik stated that he did not say that the phones were being used in the chess hall but their existence wasn't allowed

International Master Vantika Agrawal's decisive win against Grandmaster Irina Krush ensured India drew 2-2 with the United States in the ninth round o