With three more rounds to go in the women’s section on Sunday, Humpy shared the lead with China’s Zhu Jiner on 6.5 points out of eight.
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Reigning champion Koneru Humpy displayed her trademark composure and tenacity to remain in joint lead in the women’s section while Indian star players D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi also remained in the hunt in the ‘Open’ category on Day 2 of the FIDE World Rapid Championships here.
With three more rounds to go in the women’s section on Sunday, Humpy shared the lead with China’s Zhu Jiner on 6.5 points out of eight. Gukesh and Erigaisi were on 6.5 points in a cluster of 13 players after nine rounds with just a point separating the India duo from joint leaders Vladislav Artemiev and Hans Niemann (7.5 points each).
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