Dezember 21, 2024

Caruana Storms To Victory In Croatian Rapid, Takes 3-Point Lead Into Blitz

Caruana beat Giri, Vachier-Lagrave, and Gukesh on a perfect day in Zagreb. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour.

GM Fabiano Caruana has climbed to world number-two on the rapid live rating list after beating GMs Gukesh Dommaraju, Anish Giri, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave to end the rapid section of the 2024 SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia on a towering 15/18 points. Second-placed GM Wesley So is three points behind, while GM Levon Aronian is four points back going into the weekend’s 18 rounds of blitz.    

Day four starts Saturday, July 13, at 9 a.m. ET / 15:00 CEST / 6:30 p.m. IST.

SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz Standings Before Blitz