The Clock Ticks Down on Abdusattorov's RivalsWith a seamless draw vs. GM Wesley So in the penultimate round, GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov will enter the last day of the 2023 Tata Steel Chess Tournament still in the sole tournament lead. He finished second at Tata Steel Challengers in 2020, and this is his first-ever appearance in the Masters tournament. In addition, GM B. Adhiban won a marathon 85-move vs. GM Erwin L'Ami by gradually converting his extra pawn into a decisive advantage. Lastly, GM Max Warmerdam won a double-edged game vs. IM Vaishali R., converting his kingside attack into a winning two bishops vs. rook ending. Results - Masters Round 12Current StandingsPairings - Masters Round 13All Games - Masters Round 12Previous reports:

Source: Forbes January 29, 2023 05:32 UTC