Sinquefield Cup 2: Niemann catches Carlsen

Hans Niemann took down Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in Round 2 of the Sinquefield Cup to catch Magnus Carlsen in the lead after the World Champion made a quiet draw against Levon Aronian. Ian Nepomniachtchi bounced back to beat Alireza Firouzja, while Fabiano Caruana missed two huge chances against Leinier Dominguez.

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