Magnus Carlsen continues to lead; R Praggnanandhaa close second at India Blitz 2024 chess tournament

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen leads the Open section with 6.5 points at the halfway point of the Tata Steel Chess India Blitz 2024 tournament. India’s R Praggnanandhaa trails closely behind with 6 points. In the Women’s section, Kateryna Lagno maintains a clean sheet with 7 points, followed by Valentina Gunina with 6 points.