Madrid Candidates 3: Nakamura & Rapport escape

Hikaru Nakamura was caught in deep preparation by Alireza Firouzja in Round 3 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament but escaped after setting a trap for his opponent. Alireza thought for over an hour afterwards on a single move, but it was too late. Ding Liren also missed his chance to hit back after his earlier loss when he found some brilliant moves but then missed a clear win against Richard Rapport. Jan-Krzysztof Duda comfortably equalised with Black against Fabiano Caruana, while Radjabov-Nepo was a quick and uneventful draw.

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Madrid Candidates 3: Nakamura & Rapport escape

Madrid Candidates 3: Nakamura & Rapport escape

2022 Candidates Tournament (Madrid, Spain) - The Chess Drum

Madrid Candidates 10: Caruana caught by Ding and Nakamura

Nakamura Closes the Gap, Nepo Holds His Lead

Madrid Candidates 3: Nakamura & Rapport escape

2022 Candidates Tournament (Madrid, Spain) - The Chess Drum

Madrid Candidates 9: Nepo escapes as Ding, Radjabov & Firouzja grab 1st wins

ROUND 02, FIDE Candidates Tournament 2022

Madrid Candidates 9: Nepo escapes as Ding, Radjabov & Firouzja grab 1st wins

Jammy Nepomniachtchi escapes with a draw against Nakamura in Candidates Round 5