Candidates Day Ten: Maybe Second Place Isn’t So Bad.

Candidates Day Ten: Maybe Second Place Isn’t So Bad.

Credits: FIDE/Stev Bonhage The tenth round of the Candidates Tournament in Madrid has concluded. Ian Nepomniatchi took his third straight draw, which has somehow expanded his lead to 1.5 points. Usually such a lead in this event would mean less excitement because of how meaningless second place is. This year there is an excellent chance …

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