Richard Rapport

Reykjavik Open 2018: 13-year-old Nihal Sarin proves his genius by inching closer towards being a Grandmaster

Sarin has performed stupendously at the Reykjavik Open right from the very first round. So far, he has scored an unbeaten 5.5/7, winning four and drawing three of his games.

Reykjavik Open 2018: 13-year-old Nihal Sarin continues purple patch in Round 5, B Adhiban also makes good progress

Sarin's performance rating so far in the tournament is a whopping 2,858. If he can continue this amazing run for at least a round or two more, he’s sure to earn himself a Grand Master norm.

Geneva Grand Prix: P Harikrishna faltered at key moments against Li Chao to get knocked out of title race

Not only has Harikrishna's chance of winning the title disappeared now, he has also been almost knocked out of contention for a place at the Candidates tournament, which decides the challenger for the world championship.

Geneva Grand Prix, Round 3: P Harikrishna fails to capitalise on Shakhriyar Mamedyarov's errors in drawn game

With P Harikrishna having only a couple of minutes in hand for six moves, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov number one sought the opportunity to offer a draw, which the former accepted.

Tata Steel Chess: P Harikrishna stays 8th after draw against Richard Rapport in penultimate round

P Harikrishna, starting in white pieces, made a mistake in the opening and had to defend with a pawn down. Rapport did make a mistake but the Indian couldn't capitalise.